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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2395440 - Amoco Oil Company
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Amoco Oil Company
2401 Fifth Avenue South
Texas City, TX 77590
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 401, Texas City, TX 77592
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/17/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/08/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360345342 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Current Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 04/01/1988 | 04/04/1988 | $400 | $800 | $0 | 05/10/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 04/01/1988 | 04/04/1988 | $800 | $800 | $0 | 05/10/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were helping to pressurize a hydrogen unit heat exchange to test for leaks. The housing was removed from a floating head cover, exposing an expansion joint. Employee #2 was standing on top of the exchange tightening bolts on the floating head. Employee #1 was observing from directly in front of the expansion joint. The exchange was pressurized with nitrogen to 370 psi. Coworkers were applying a soap solution to the connections when the expansion joint failed. The front of the joint flew about 40 to 50 feet forward, striking and killing Employee #1. The force of the explosion broke Employee #2's left ankle. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: WORK RULES, BOILER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, HEAT EXCHANGER, ANKLE, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2395440 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |