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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306565540 - Exxon Mobil
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Exxon Mobil
3525 Decker Drive
Baytown, TX 77522
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 325110/Petrochemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/15/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/05/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101762037 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 02/06/2004 | 02/10/2004 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 26, 2003, Employee #1 was cleaning a temporary filter. For some reason, the filter exploded. A flash fire occurred and Employee #1 was engulfed and severely burned. Emergency services were contacted and Employee #1 was transported by helicopter to Herman Hospital, where he was hospitalized. He died 25 days later on September 20, 2003.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CLEANING, FIRE, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306565540 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Chemical technicians |