Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111941696 - Kern Oil & Refining
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Kern Oil & Refining
7724 E. Panama Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/06/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/03/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361052251 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 3220 B03 | 10/18/1990 | 11/26/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:05 a.m. on July 31, 1990, Employees #1 and #2 were attempting to stop the flow of fuel gas to the Unifiner heater charge by turning off the valves that controlled the gas and by flooding the burner section with steam. As they were doing this, a pipe containing hydrogen burst, resulting in an explosion and fire. Employees #1 and #2 were blown approximately 10 to 20 feet from where they were standing. Employee #1 suffered second-degree burns on his back and arms, and third-degree burns on his arms and one ear. Employee #2 suffered first- and second-degree burns on his back, arms, neck, and face. Employee #1 was hospitalized at the Sherman Oaks Burn Center for skin grafts on his arms.
Keywords: BURN, HYDROGEN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, GAS, BACK, EXPLOSION, PIPE, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111941696 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 2 | 111941696 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |
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