LINDEN, NJ - A worker died Wednesday after being confined inside a tanker trailer at 4200 Tremley Point Road. This is the address for Linden Bulk Transportation, LLC.
About Linden Bulk Transportation LLC
Linden Bulk Transportation (LBT), established in 1982, provides safe, reliable bulk truck and intermodal transport across North America. Headquartered in Linden, New Jersey, Linden Bulk Transportation has over 350 power units, 675 trailers, and 150 ISO container chassis with lift kits. In addition to its Linden, NJ headquarters, Linden Bulk has facilities in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Louisiana.
Around 2 p.m. Linden police and firefighters responded to 4200 Tremley Point Road for a report of an unconscious man inside a tanker trailer.
Emergency personnel respond to a confined space rescue in Linden. (Photo: Courtesy of Linden Fire Department)
Members of the Linden Fire Department, assisted by Union County Hazmat and the Elizabeth Fire Department, performed confined space rescue efforts and were able to reach the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Most likely the worker was inspecting or cleaning or repairing the tanker trailer tank (an intermodal container) and was overcome by hazardous fumes. This is an unfortunate and typical situation when the employer fails to provide the appropriate safety harness for the worker. The lack of oxygen will kill the worker. Most of these transportation companies are known "cheap-skaters". Cutting safety corners to the detriment of the workers.
Emergency personnel respond to a confined space rescue in Linden. (Photo: Courtesy of Linden Fire Department)
A police monitoring service indicated the tanker trailer was inside a warehouse.
The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation by the Linden Police Detective Bureau and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Emergency personnel worked to rescue a man trapped in a confined space in Linden. (Photo: Courtesy of Linden Fire Department)
In nearby Woodbridge a police monitoring service reported around 4:12 p.m that a worker was trapped in a construction trench and the Middlesex County Urban Search and Rescue Team was called to the scene.
John Hagerty, township spokesman, said he understands a private contractor was working in the Colonia section. The site was not a township construction site. The trench collapsed for some unknown reason, trapping a worker. Extrication work was underway.
Members of the Colonia Fire Department and Township EMS on site, Hagerty said.
Linden Bulk Transportation LLC: Bulk Tank Intermodal
In June of 1989, Linden Bulk Transportation diversified
its operation by adding a tank container depot to facilitate its
expanding intermodal business. Linden recognized that the industry
needed a full service depot to consolidate all domestic intermodal
business. Linden positioned itself as an ISO Tank Depot & Drayage
servicing the NY/NJ port in order to provide all of the service needs
for intermodal transportation.
Linden Capabilities and Services Include:
- Full Time Manager
- Full Time Equipment Coordinator
- Full Time Dispatch Coordinator
- Customer Training Program
- 4 Loaded and 4 Empty Lifts
- Equipment:
- 4 heavy lifts
- 4 light lifts
- ISO Container Chassis with Lift Kits
- Equipment:
- Loaded Container Storage With Spill Containment
- Computerized Heating: Electric, Steam, and Hot Water Circulating
- Auto E-Mail Inventory Reports
- Internal and External Cleaning
- Passivation System
- Manifested Residual Disposal
- Major and Minor Repairs
- 3 – 50 Foot Repair Bays
- Sufficient Parts Inventory
- Testing: 2 1/2 Year & 5 Year
Training:
The world of ISO containers is truly unique and Linden Bulk Transportation provides an opportunity for its customers to visit and learn about the business. This 1/2 day session provides a good foundation for those involved in the coordination and logistics of tank container movement, repair and inspection.The Linden Training Program provides a working, hands on knowledge base of:
- Valves
- Fittings
- Gaskets
- Tank Designs
- Testing Procedures
- Loading & Unloading Instruction