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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124618075 - Pennzoil Refinery
Inspection Information - Office: Utah
Site Address:
Pennzoil Refinery
West Highway 40
Roosevelt, UT 84066
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 10, Roosevelt, UT 84066
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/23/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/12/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361531122 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| Current Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 19100119 F04 | 08/31/1993 | 10/03/1993 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 G01 I | 08/31/1993 | 10/03/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 12, 1993, Employees #1 through #5 at the Penzoil refinery were attempting to remove a thick layer of crust from inside the potassium hydroxide treater. The employees attempted to melt the crust with hot water from the bottom of vessel, instead of from the top as had been done before. The hot water converted to steam in the void space under the crust and created enough pressure to blow the crust out of the top of the vessel. The caustic material blew into the air and rained down onto the employees and equipment. Employees #1 through #5 suffered first- and second-degree burns. Two of the five employees were kept overnight in the hospital for observation, and the other three were released after several hours.
Keywords: CAUSTIC, CLEANING, STEAM, HIGH PRESSURE, ABRASIVE BURN, FALLING OBJECT, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, REFINERY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124618075 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 2 | 124618075 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 3 | 124618075 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 4 | 124618075 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 5 | 124618075 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |