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Inspection: 308469063 - Valero Refining Company - Texas Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Valero Refining Company - Texas Lp
5900 Up River Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Mailing Address:
Po Box 9370, Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2911
NAICS: 324110/Petroleum Refineries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/27/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100212117 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 IIB | 04/05/2005 | 04/29/2006 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C05 II | 04/05/2005 | 04/13/2005 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On January 27, 2005, four employees, all mechanics, were repairing and replacing leaky valves on a hydrogen-gas compressor. Initial repairs were conducted and the system was tested for leaks. One of the valves still had a leak due to a burr inside the compressor, which did not allow the valve to seat correctly. Without locking out the system, the employees attempted to use a grinder to remove the burr. A flash fire occurred and all four employees were injured. Three of the employees received first and second degree burns on their face, arms, and legs, requiring hospitalization. The fourth employee suffered minor injuries to his eyes and experienced hearing loss, but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: SPARK, HAND TOOL, LEG, BURN, GRINDER, IGNITION SYSTEM, GAS, LOCKOUT, GAS LEAK, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308469063 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mechanical controls and valve repairers | ||
| 2 | 308469063 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |