Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201486024 - Refinery compressor shut down releases unburned hydrocarbons

Accident Summary Nr: 201486024 -- Report ID: 0950627 -- Event Date: 08/04/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120337613	08/11/2003	2911	324110	Chevron Texaco

Abstract: On August 9, 2003, the Chevron Refinery had a compressor shut down in the North Isomax unit. This unexpected shutdown of the K600 compressor resulted in flaring of unburned hydrocarbons. Ground monitoring stations registered 0.5 ppm of sulfur dioxide and 200 ppb of hydrogen sulfide. There were no reported injuries or illnesses to employees.

Keywords: COMPRESSOR, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, AIR CONTAMINATION, SULFUR DIOXIDE, REFINERY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120337613					Occupation not reported

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