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Accident Summary Nr: 14391726 - Two employees killed and five injured in refinery explosion
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110416831 | 03/04/1991 | 1629 | 0 | International Maintenace Corp. |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 101427797 | 03/04/1991 | 2911 | 0 | St. Joe Brick Works, Inc. |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 110416880 | 03/04/1991 | 2911 | 0 | Citgo Petroleum Corporation-Lcmc |
Abstract: Employees #1 through #7 were working at the Citgo Petroleum Corporation refinery in Lake Charles, LA. The "A" catalytic cracking unit had recently undergone a seven-week turnaround. On March 3, 1991, the unit was being brought back on line and the oil feed was started at approximately 2:00 p.m. An explosion and fire occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m., killing Employees #1 and #2 and injuring Employees #3 through #7.
Keywords:
BURN, MAINTENANCE, FIRE, EXPLOSION, REFINERY
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110416831 | Occupation Not Listed | ||||
| 2 | 101427797 | Occupation Not Listed | ||||
| 3 | 110416880 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 110416880 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 110416880 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 110416880 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 110416880 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 110416880 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 110416880 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |