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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126081819 - International Catalyst Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
International Catalyst Inc
3700 West 190th Street
Torrance, CA 90509
Mailing Address:
2222 E Sepulveda Blvd, Carson, CA 90810
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/21/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362621500 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $40,500 | $0 | $0 | $4,350 | $0 | $44,850 |
| Current Penalty | $8,435 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 | $0 | $10,060 |
| 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 | Other | 5157 D02 | 07/24/2001 | 08/10/2001 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 10/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5157 D03 | 07/24/2001 | 08/10/2001 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 10/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5157 D13 | 07/24/2001 | 08/10/2001 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 10/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5157 F12 | 07/24/2001 | 08/10/2001 | $500 | $900 | $0 | 10/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5157 G02 | 07/24/2001 | 08/10/2001 | $0 | $600 | $0 | 10/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5157 F13 | 07/24/2001 | 08/10/2001 | $0 | $600 | $0 | 10/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 5157 H03 | 07/24/2001 | 08/03/2001 | $1,125 | $10,800 | $0 | 10/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 03001 | Serious | 5157 J02 | 07/24/2001 | 08/03/2001 | $0 | $7,200 | $0 | 10/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 04001 | Serious | 5157 K03 | 07/24/2001 | 08/03/2001 | $8,435 | $22,500 | $0 | 10/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 p.m. on February 22, 2001, Employee #1, an In-Vessel Technician for International Catalyst Incorporated, was vacuuming hydrophoric catalyst material in an inert nitrogen atmosphere of an approximate 100 foot hydrocracker reactor unit. He was working with another employee and they were both wearing airline respirator systems. Employee #1, who was not secured to the retrieval line connected to the overhead hoist, began to exit the reactor by use of a ladder. He became entangled with some equipment at the tray section located between bed #1 and bed #2 of the reactor. While he attempted to untangle himself, another employee pulled on Employee #1's umbilical cord which housed the primary and secondary lines, cable, and communication line. In the process of moving him, Employee #1 fell approximately 20 feet to the working platform of bed #2. Other employees sent down a hoist to bring Employee #1 up and out of the vessel. After getting Employee #1 out of the vessel, Employee #1 was transported to Mary Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: PLATFORM, REACTOR, WIRE ROPE, CHEMICAL VESSEL, LADDER, HOIST, NITROGEN, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126081819 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Technicians, n.e.c. |