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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123578551 - Gaffey Crane
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Gaffey Crane
1400 Jefferson St.
Pasadena, TX 77501
Mailing Address:
1436 N. Duck, Cleveland, TX 77327
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/26/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/26/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101930121 |
Investigation Summary
While preparing a butadiene intermediate vessel for cleaning, chemical residue was left inside the vessel for several weeks forming "popcorn" polymer. During routine checks, someone blocked in the vessel. The chemical continued to polymerize for several days building pressure within the vessel. When the pressure exceeded the limits of the vessel, it ruptured releasing a large quantity of flammable vapor which ignited. Employee #1 was killed and approximately 145 other employees suffered injuries that required medical attention ranging from first aid to hospitalization.
Keywords: EXPLOSION, FIRE, BURN, HEAT, SPRAIN, CHEMICAL, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123578551 | Occupation Not Listed |