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Inspection: 316875640 - Valero Refining Company-Tennessee Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Health
Site Address:
Valero Refining Company-Tennessee Llc
543 West Mallory Avenue
Memphis, TN 38109
Mailing Address:
2385 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN 38109
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 324110/Petroleum Refineries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/23/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/08/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100626993 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $42,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,000 |
| Current Penalty | $42,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100119 F01 IC | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100119 L02 III | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100119 L05 | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100119 I01 | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $10,500 | $6,000 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100119 I02 I | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19100119 I02 II | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01002D | Serious | 19100119 I02 III | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01002E | Serious | 19100119 I02 IV | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01002F | Serious | 19100119 L04 | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01003A | Serious | 19100119 J06 I | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $10,500 | $6,000 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01003B | Serious | 19100119 J06 II | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01003C | Serious | 19100119 J06 III | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 01003D | Serious | 19100119 L03 | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 01004A | Serious | 19100119 L01 | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $10,500 | $6,000 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 01004B | Serious | 19100119 L02 I | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 16. | 01004C | Serious | 19100119 L02 II | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 17. | 01004D | Serious | 19100119 L02 IV | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 18. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 L02 V | 05/21/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 19. | 01006A | Serious | 19100132 A | 05/21/2013 | 05/28/2013 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 20. | 01006B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 05/21/2013 | 05/28/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 21. | 01007A | Serious | 1000702 B 1 | 05/21/2013 | 05/28/2013 | $10,500 | $6,000 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 22. | 01007B | Serious | 1000702 D | 05/21/2013 | 05/28/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 23. | 01007C | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 05/21/2013 | 05/28/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
An incident occurred when Employee #1, a maintenance employee, was sprayed in the face with a highly corrosive solution of Hydrofluoric Acid and Propane when the sight glass of a flow indicator ruptured releasing flying glass and the acute poisonous liquid gas mixture. Employee #1 was put under a safety shower and rinsing agents were applied to his face and neck areas to mitigate the chemical burns received from the exposure. Employee #1 was taken to a local area hospital, and later died from his injuries.
Keywords: HEALTH CARE FACILITY, RUPTURE, CHEMICAL BURN, NECK, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316875640 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Specified mechanics and repairers |