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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111746293 - Chevron U.S.A.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Chevron U.S.A.
841 Chevron Way
Richmond, CA 94802
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1272, Richmond, CA 94802
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/20/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/07/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362108961 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,625 |
| Current Penalty | $4,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,625 |
| 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 | 3314 F | 07/07/1993 | 04/19/1993 | $4,625 | $4,625 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was checking for a leak on a heat exchanger. There was only a 90 psig nitrogen pressure during the leak test; normally it would be 150 psig. Employee #1 was struck by the heat exchanger partition assembly. Employee #2 twisted around in a reflexive movement, injuring his neck and back. The separated exchanger partition assembly and heat exchange bundle were not retained. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: REPAIR, BACK, HEAT EXCHANGER, NECK, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111746293 | Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Mechanical engineers | ||
| 2 | 111746293 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Specified mechanics and repairers |