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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120120936 - Serv Tech
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Serv Tech
3700 W 190th St
Torrance, CA 90509
Mailing Address:
3011 W Lomita Bl, Torrance, CA 90505
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/10/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/05/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362020992 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:15 p.m. on October 19, 1994, Employees #1 through #5 were performing maintenance and mechanical repairs in and around the alkylation and catalytic hydrodesulfurization units. At the same time, another contractor was working with the onsite employer to put an 11C-10 coalescer in service. The contractor removed the lockout/tagout devices from the coalescer's isolation points. As the machine was being started, there was a release of hydrocarbon vapors, which ignited and triggered an explosion and flash fire. Employees #1 through #5 sustained injuries, including a fractured heel, a fractured arm, a strained knee, shoulder lacerations, and a reaction to inhaling chemicals. The onsite employer was not involved with the maintenance or start-up of the coalescer.
Keywords: FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, INSTALLING, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120120936 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Welders and cutters | ||
| 2 | 120120936 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 3 | 120120936 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Supervisors; plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters | ||
| 4 | 120120936 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Welders and cutters | ||
| 5 | 120120936 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Construction trades, n.e.c. |