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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1670312.015 - Blanchard Refining Company, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Blanchard Refining Company, Llc
2401 5th Avenue South
Texas City, TX 77590
Mailing Address:
2401 5th Avenue South, Texas City, TX 77590
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 325110/Petrochemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/15/2023
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed: 06/25/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2031175 | ||
| Inspection | 1671918 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $62,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $62,500 |
| Current Penalty | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 |
| 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 | 19100036 B01 | 11/06/2023 | 11/27/2023 | $0 | $15,625 | $0 | 12/05/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 D03 II | 11/06/2023 | 11/27/2023 | $0 | $15,625 | $0 | 12/05/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 J04 III | 11/06/2023 | 11/27/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 12/05/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 J05 | 11/06/2023 | 11/27/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 12/05/2023 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on May 15, 2023, two maintenance employees were performing visual inspection and changing the oil of elevated surface fin fan coolers (#305 C-A) at Ultraformer #3 unit. They finished their work and were collecting the tools and oil bucket to head down to the ground. Employee #1 headed down to the ground. Employee #2 was on the elevated platform, when one of the Naphtha pumps (#303J) on the ground caught fire, and it was spread to other pipes and equipment. Employee #1 evacuated the unit, while Employee #2 was trapped on the elevated structure and pronounced dead on the scene. Two other contract employees were in the area and preparing to perform vessel inspection. They also received burn injuries. They were treated and stayed in the hospital for a few days due to burns and smoke inhalation. Hydrocarbon release and fire were due to a potential pump seal and/or piping failure.
Keywords: Burn, Elevated Work Platform, Fire, Maintenance, Naphtha, Pipe, Seal, Smoke Inhalation, Trapped
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1670312.015 | 56 | M | Fatality | Machinery maintenance occupations |