On May 23, 2023, @ 9:00 a.m. Employee #1 and Employee #2, both maintenance workers for a petroleum refinery, were troubleshooting an automated valve in the “Prime G Unit.” Flammable gasoline/hydrocarbons in the piping and flange portion of the automated valve were released, causing an explosion, and fire.
Employee #1 sustained 3rd-degree burns to over 83% of his body and was hospitalized.
Employee #2 sustained 3rd degree burns to over 93% of his body and died
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1672240.015
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $78,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,125 |
| Current Penalty | $40,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,625 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100119 F04 | 11/16/2023 | 03/15/2024 | $15,625 | $15,625 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 J02 | 11/16/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $15,625 | $15,625 | I – Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 J03 | 11/16/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $15,625 | $15,625 | I – Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 11/16/2023 | 12/13/2023 | $25,000 | $15,625 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 11/16/2023 | 12/13/2023 | $0 | $15,625 | I – Informal Settlement |