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Inspection: 100307214 - Valero Refining Company - Texas Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Valero Refining Company - Texas Lp
5900 Up River Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Mailing Address:
Po Box 9370, Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/08/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/04/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360670723 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $480 |
| Current Penalty | $480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $480 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 09/26/1988 | 10/27/1988 | $480 | $480 | $0 | 10/18/1988 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #6 were attempting to install a sample point on a 3/4 in. bleed line. The system was not isolated, i.e. blacked in. The gate valve was closed and the line drained; however, the line was made of threaded pipe and came loose at 250 psi due to poor installation. Hydrofluoric acid was released. Employees #1, #5, and #6 were hospitalized. Employees #2, #3, and #4 were affected but not hospitalized.
Keywords: LEAK, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, WORK RULES, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, VALVE, GAS LEAK, PIPE, TOXIC FUMES, GAS FITTING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100307214 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 100307214 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 100307214 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 100307214 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 100307214 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 100307214 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |