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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307123091 - Giant Refining Company
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Giant Refining Company
Route 3, Box 7
Gallup, NM 87301
Mailing Address:
23733 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2911
NAICS: 324110/Petroleum Refineries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/04/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/21/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100041573 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,550 | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,550 |
| Current Penalty | $16,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,450 |
| 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 | 19100119 E05 | 10/04/2004 | 06/23/2005 | $4,900 | $49,000 | $0 | 10/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100119 J05 | 10/04/2004 | 06/23/2005 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 10/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02002 | Serious | 19100119 L02 II | 10/01/2004 | 06/23/2005 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 10/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02003 | Serious | 19100119 O01 | 10/04/2004 | 06/23/2005 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | 10/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Six maintenance workers were preparing to replace a seal on a steam pump in the refinery's hydrofluoric acid alkylation unit. As one of the workers removed the pump casing, highly flammable petroleum components were released, formed a liquid and vapor cloud that ignited. Employees #1 and #2 sustained concussions and were treated at the scene. Employees #3 through #6 sustained serious burns and other injuries, and were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, STEAM, EXPLOSION, SEAL, CONCUSSION, PUMP, REFINERY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307123091 | Non Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 2 | 307123091 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 3 | 307123091 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Management related occupations, n.e.c. | ||
| 4 | 307123091 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 5 | 307123091 | Non Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 6 | 307123091 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations |