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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120222963 - Chevron Products
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Chevron Products
324 W El Segundo Blvd
El Segundo, CA 90245
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 324110/Petroleum Refineries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/02/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362469587 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,735 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,735 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $425 | $0 | $425 |
| 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 | 5189 J01 A | 04/29/2003 | 05/16/2003 | $425 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/05/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5189 J02 A | 04/29/2003 | 05/17/2003 | $0 | $5,735 | $0 | 06/02/2003 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on February 18, 2003, Employee #1 and a coworker were starting up the steam system to the 1391 Exchanger in the Steam Naphtha Reformer (SNR) Unit at the Chevron Refinery in El Segundo, California. While Employee #1 and the coworker were attempting to open a 10-in. rising stem gate valve isolating steam Number 150 from the 5 H2S Unit to the SNR Unit, the steam burst from the bonnet gasket of the valve, striking Employee #1 in the lower legs. Employee #1 sustained first to fourth degree burns to the full length of his left lower leg and first to third degree burns on a 5-in. by 5-in. section of his right shin. Employee #1 was initially treated at RFK Hospital and released the same day. The following day, Employee #1 was admitted to the Burn Ward of the Grossmont Hospital and received skin grafts.
Keywords: STEAM LINE, GASKET, STEAM, VALVE, BURIED, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120222963 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |