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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125915397 - Conoco Phillips
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - Central
Site Address:
Conoco Phillips
2555 Willow Rd
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 324110/Petroleum Refineries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/06/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/13/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362462152 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 | $0 | $280 |
| 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 | 3203 A04 | 05/09/2008 | 05/21/2008 | $280 | $9,000 | $0 | 05/21/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 5189 F01 A | 05/09/2008 | 05/21/2008 | $0 | $9,000 | $0 | 05/21/2008 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5189 F01 C | 05/09/2008 | 05/21/2008 | $0 | $9,000 | $0 | 05/21/2008 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:30 a.m. on April 5, 2008, Employee #1 and two coworkers were attempting to clear a suspected sulfur plug in Exchanger E610B vertical "Down Sticker" Piping at the sulfur pit. The employees connected a temporary utility steam hose containing 180-lbs of steam to the "Down Sticker" Piping's rod out connection located at the top of the piping. Employee # 1 was standing on the sulfur pit deck next to the "Down Sticker" Piping. As he turned on the steam control valve, a mixture of molten sulfur and steam erupted from the sulfur pit catch basin through the "Down Sticker" Piping opening in the deck and sprayed Employee # 1, causing first and second degree burns to his face, head and left hand. Emergency services were called, and he was transported to a nearby hospital. He was then transferred to Community Regional Burn Center for further treatment. Employee # 1 was treated and released from the Burn Center later that day.
Keywords: BURN, HEAD, STEAM LINE, CONTROL LEVER, STEAM, SULFUR, CHEMICAL VAPOR, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125915397 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |