Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PSE&G, Park Ave and Grove Street, ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07050
on , Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the part of body unspecified.
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Final 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.
HospitalizedPart of body unspecifiedSewers, drains, water pipes