PSE&G
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | PSE&G | Report ID | 2024109565 |
| Address | Park Ave and Grove Street | City, State ZIP | ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07050 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Sewers, drains, water pipes |
| Secondary Source | Methane except sewer gas | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -74.22000 | ||
Incident 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.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2024, a worker at PSE&G in ORANGE, NEW JERSEY suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with sewers, drains, water pipes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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