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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101243384 - Irwin Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Region 09; San Francisco
Site Address:
Irwin Industries
3700 West 190th Street
Torrance, CA 90509
Mailing Address:
2679 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
Union Status: Union
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/29/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/29/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901074831 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
IGNITION FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE CAUSED AN EXPLOSIVE RUPTURE OF VESSELS OR PIPES CONTAINING PROPANE AND BUTANE PRODUCTS IN THE ALKYLATION UNIT OF A LARGE OIL REFINERY. THE UNIT PRODUCED HIGH OCTANE GASOLINE. THE EXPLOSION WAS FOLLOWED BY A LARGE FIRE WHICH CAUSED MASSIVE DESTRUCTION OF THE THE ALKYLATION UNIT. ONLY EMPLOYEE #2 WAS INJURED TO AN EXTENT THAT REQUIRED HOSPITALIZATION.
Keywords: BUTANE, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EXPLOSION, PROPANE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, RUPTURE, REFINERY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101243384 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |