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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303685192 - Team Industrial Services Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Team Industrial Services Inc
301 Leroy St, Hwy 72 West
Three Rivers, TX 78071
Mailing Address:
1599 N. Lexington Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/10/2001
Emphasis: N:Petro
Case Closed: 06/26/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100211143 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,250 | $0 | $8,250 |
| 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 | Other | 19100119 H03 V | 01/07/2002 | 02/11/2002 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 01/30/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100120 Q10 | 01/07/2002 | 02/11/2002 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | 01/30/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100132 A | 01/07/2002 | 02/11/2002 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | 01/30/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
The HF Alkylation Unit of the refinery was under normal operations. Two contractor workers were servicing a temporary clamp box on a special three-way valve. One connection to the valve blew off while more sealant was being added to the box. A vapor mixture of isobutane, propane, and residual hydrofluoric acid was released from a 3-inch line at 300-400 psig. The release quickly ignited, causing a fire. The fire caused heavy damage to an overhead pipe rack and run of wiring. A high-pressure hydrogen line and additional lines failed, causing some explosive popping sounds. Three employees were hospitalized with injuries from the fire.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, VALVE, PROPANE, BURN, HEAT, FIRE, HIGH PRESSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303685192 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |