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Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2024109565 · 10/14/2024 · PSE&G

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Part of body unspecified
Nature of injury
Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified

Cause

Event
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Sewers, drains, water pipes
Secondary source
Methane except sewer gas

Employer

Name
PSE&G
Location
Park Ave and Grove Street, ORANGE, NEW JERSEY, 07050
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An underground crew was opening up a manhole for a visual inspection. Natural gas was leaking in the manhole. As they began to slide the cover off, a flash occurred when the leaking natural gas mixed with oxygen, creating a combustible environment. One employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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