Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305475675 - Exxon Mobil Refinery
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Exxon Mobil Refinery
3700 West 190th St
Torrance, CA 90509
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 324110/Petroleum Refineries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Petro
Case Closed: 07/12/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362406332 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on March 14, 2004 Employee #1, a railcar loader, was checking the line up to unload fresh caustic from a vacuum truck to the railcar that was to be loaded with spent caustic, the Railcar Loader started to walk away from the railcar towards the vacuum truck. Employee #1 stepped into an uneven section of a paved surface causing him to loose his balance. While attempting to regain his balance he stepped onto a 5 in. curb causing his ankle to roll, resulting in the ankle break. Employee #1 suffered a broken right ankle, requiring surgery and hospitalization for over twenty four hours.
Keywords: FRACTURE, RAILROAD CAR, LOADER, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305475675 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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