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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100655471 - Southwestern Refining Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Southwestern Refining Co., Inc.
1700 Nueces Bay Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 9217, Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/26/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900873670 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19040002 A | 08/12/1987 | 08/14/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on April 22, 1987, Employees #1 through #3 were working in the sulfur recovery unit (SRU) trying to restore the flow of hydrogen to the SCOT unit. The SRU had several components, and Employees #1 through #3 were trying to isolate the cause of the problem. Hydrogen was entering the regulators at 200 psi, but the pressure dropped to 18 to 20 psi after it passed through them. The employees blocked a valve preceding the regulators and bled the bleeders before removing a flange located beyond the valve. Employee #1 then opened the blocked valve to check the flow. A hiss was heard, followed by a pop, and the area became engulfed in flames. Employees #1 through #3 suffered first-, second-, and third-degree burns over their bodies. All three employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, HYDROGEN, REPAIR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, VALVE, REFINERY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100655471 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 100655471 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 100655471 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |