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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110416831 - International Maintenace Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
International Maintenace Corp.
2200 Old Spanish Trail
Westlake, LA 70669
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 2599, Sulphur, LA 70664
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/29/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360333439 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,250 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 08/29/1991 | 12/29/1991 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 09/23/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260059 E01 | 08/29/1991 | 09/29/1991 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | 09/23/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260059 H02 III | 08/29/1991 | 09/29/1991 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | 09/23/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260152 E02 | 08/29/1991 | 09/01/1991 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | 09/23/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260152 G04 | 08/29/1991 | 09/01/1991 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | 09/23/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260152 G10 | 08/29/1991 | 09/01/1991 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | 09/23/1991 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #5 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 through #4 and injuring Employee #5.
Keywords: EXPLOSION, BURN, MAINTENANCE, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, REFINERY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110416831 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 110416831 | Occupation Not Listed | ||||
| 3 | 110416831 | Occupation Not Listed | ||||
| 4 | 110416831 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 110416831 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 110416831 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 110416831 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |