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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311073092 - Shell Oil Products, Us
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - Central
Site Address:
Shell Oil Products, Us
3485 Pacheco Blvd
Martinez, CA 94553
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: 08/27/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Refinery, N:Refinery
Case Closed: 03/30/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101489243 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,750 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 3209 A | 08/28/2009 | 09/30/2009 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 09/16/2009 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3273 C | 08/28/2009 | 09/30/2009 | $0 | $3,375 | $0 | 09/16/2009 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3389 A | 08/28/2009 | 09/30/2009 | $0 | $3,375 | $0 | 09/16/2009 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:50 a.m. on April 29, 2009, Employee #1 was occupying a platform near a tank, Number 496, which was a roofless water tank 23 ft in height and 96 ft in diameter. He fell into the water tank from the adjacent exterior platform and was unable to escape. The water line was 7 ft below the top of the water tank wall. The walls of the tank were 37 in. above the exterior platform, which is less than the minimum 42 inches required. He drowned inside the tank and was found at 9:00 p.m. on the same day.
Keywords: DROWN, TANK, UNGUARDED, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311073092 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Supervisors, production occupations |