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Inspection: 309295053 - Shell Oil Products Us
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Anaheim (Psm S.)
Site Address:
Shell Oil Products Us
2101 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Wilmington, CA 90744
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: 09/14/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Close Case:06/24/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362461600 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,375 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $26,375 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 342 A | 09/14/2006 | 09/19/2006 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/05/2006 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5189 F01 C | 09/14/2006 | 10/03/2007 | $18,000 | $3,375 | $0 | 10/05/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 6828 A | 09/14/2006 | 10/03/2006 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 10/05/2006 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:52 a.m. on June 4, 2006, Employee #1 noticed a leak at the bottom flange of a K-TEK level column and went to the first deck to try to tighten the bolts on the flange to stop the leak. As Employee #1 was tightening one of the bolts, it snapped. This caused the remaining bolts to stress, creating an opening by which a mixture of sulfuric acid (93 strength), isobutane, alkylate, butane, and propane under 50 psi blew out onto Employee #1. Employee #1 suffered respiratory distress and chemical burns to the right side of his face, ears, arm and neck.
Keywords:burn, ear, bolt, neck, arm, face, chemical
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309295053 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |