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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102379294 - Mobil Oil Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Region 09; San Francisco
Site Address:
Mobil Oil Corporation
3700 W. 190th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901074831 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/13/1988 | 06/02/1988 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/13/1988 | 06/02/1988 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100106 I03 II | 05/13/1988 | 06/02/1988 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 06/07/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100106 I05 I | 05/13/1988 | 06/02/1988 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100132 A | 05/13/1988 | 06/02/1988 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
IGNITION FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE CAUSED AN EXPLOSIVE RUPTURE OF VESSELS OR PIPES CONTAINING PROPANE AND BUTANE PRODUCTS IN THE ALKYLATION UNIT OF A LARGE OIL REFINERY. THE UNIT PRODUCED HIGH OCTANE GASOLINE. THE EXPLOSION WAS FOLLOWED BY A LARGE FIRE WHICH CAUSED MASSIVE DESTRUCTION OF THE THE ALKYLATION UNIT. ONLY EMPLOYEE #2 WAS INJURED TO AN EXTENT THAT REQUIRED HOSPITALIZATION.
Keywords: BUTANE, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EXPLOSION, PROPANE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, RUPTURE, REFINERY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102379294 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 102379294 | Non Hospitalized injury | Foreign Body Ineye | Occupation not reported |