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Inspection: 301406500 - Phillips Petroleum Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Inspection Nr: 301406500
Report ID: 0626700
Date Opened: 03/27/2000
Site Address:
Phillips Petroleum Co.
1400 Jefferson St.
Pasadena, TX 77501
Mailing Address:
Po Box 792, Pasadena, TX 77501
Union Status: Union
SIC:2821
NAICS: 325211/Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/07/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/19/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101930121 | ||
| Complaint | 77080976 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 123267890 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 13 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 50 | |
| Current Violations | 6 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 38 | |
| Initial Penalty | $66,000 | $2,380,000 | $70,000 | $1,000 | $0 | $2,517,000 |
| Current Penalty | $33,500 | $0 | $35,000 | $1,000 | $2,100,000 | $2,169,500 |
| 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 | 19100106 I01 | 09/21/2000 | 09/26/2000 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 D03 IB | 09/21/2000 | 09/26/2000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 E03 II | 09/21/2000 | 10/24/2000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 H02 I | 09/21/2000 | 10/24/2000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 H02 II | 09/21/2000 | 10/24/2000 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100119 J04 IV | 09/21/2000 | 09/26/2000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100119 J05 | 09/21/2000 | 10/24/2000 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 III | 09/21/2000 | 09/26/2000 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 VII | 09/21/2000 | 09/26/2000 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 | 09/21/2000 | 10/24/2000 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19100120 Q09 I | 09/21/2000 | 10/24/2000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19100120 Q11 I | 09/21/2000 | 10/24/2000 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 01013 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 10/24/2000 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 14. | 02001 | Willful | 19100119 F01 IB | 09/21/2000 | 11/08/2000 | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 15. | 02002 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 I | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 16. | 02003 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 I | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 17. | 02004 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 I | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 18. | 02005 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 19. | 02006 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 I | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 20. | 02007 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 21. | 02008 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 22. | 02009 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 23. | 02010 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 24. | 02011 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 25. | 02012 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 26. | 02013 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 27. | 02014 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 28. | 02015 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 29. | 02016 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 30. | 02017 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 31. | 02018 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 32. | 02019 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 33. | 02020 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 34. | 02021 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 35. | 02022 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 36. | 02023 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 37. | 02024 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 38. | 02025 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 39. | 02026 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 40. | 02027 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 41. | 02028 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 42. | 02029 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 43. | 02030 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 44. | 02031 | Unclass | 19100119 G01 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 45. | 02032 | Willful | 19100119 I02 II | 09/21/2000 | 09/26/2000 | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 46. | 02033 | Willful | 19100119 J05 | 09/21/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 47. | 02034 | Willful | 19100147 D02 | 09/21/2000 | 09/26/2000 | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 48. | 03001 | Repeat | 19100119 E05 | 09/21/2000 | 10/24/2000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 49. | 03002 | Repeat | 19100119 F01 | 09/21/2000 | 12/23/2000 | $0 | $35,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 50. | 04001 | Other | 19100120 Q02 X | 09/21/2000 | 09/29/2000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/04/2000 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 201921863
Event: 03/27/2000
One Employee Killed 145 Injured In Fire And Explosion
While preparing a butadiene intermediate vessel for cleaning, chemical residue was left inside the vessel for several weeks forming "popcorn" polymer. During routine checks, someone blocked in the vessel. The chemical continued to polymerize for several days building pressure within the vessel. When the pressure exceeded the limits of the vessel, it ruptured releasing a large quantity of flammable vapor which ignited. Employee #1 was killed and approximately 145 other employees suffered injuries that required medical attention ranging from first aid to hospitalization.
Keywords: EXPLOSION, FIRE, BURN, HEAT, SPRAIN, CHEMICAL, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 11 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 12 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 13 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 14 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 15 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 16 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 17 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 18 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 19 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 20 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 21 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 22 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 23 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Hearing Loss | Occupation not reported | ||
| 24 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Hearing Loss | Occupation not reported | ||
| 25 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 26 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 27 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 28 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 29 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 30 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 31 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 32 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 33 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 34 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 35 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 36 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 37 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 38 | 301406500 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 39 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 40 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 41 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 42 | 301406500 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 43 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 44 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 45 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 46 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 47 | 301406500 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 48 | 301406500 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 49 | 301406500 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 50 | 301406500 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 51 | 301406500 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 52 | 301406500 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 53 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 54 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 55 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 56 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 57 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 58 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 59 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 60 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 61 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 62 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 63 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 64 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 65 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 66 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 67 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 68 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 69 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Hearing Loss | Occupation not reported | ||
| 70 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 71 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 72 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 73 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 74 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 75 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 76 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 77 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 78 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 79 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 80 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 81 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 82 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 83 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 84 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 85 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 86 | 301406500 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |