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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1489876.015 - San Joaquin Refining Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Process Safety Management - North Non-Refinery
Site Address:
San Joaquin Refining Co., Inc.
3500 Shell St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Mailing Address:
3500 Shell St., Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 324110/Petroleum Refineries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/13/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/31/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1647895 | ||
| Accident | 1661038 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $53,435 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,435 |
| Current Penalty | $26,435 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,435 |
| 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 | 3382(A) | 01/13/2021 | $3,375 | $3,375 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5162(C) | 01/13/2021 | $5,060 | $5,060 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3314(G) | 01/13/2021 | $18,000 | $22,500 | $0 | 01/25/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 6815(A) | 01/13/2021 | $0 | $22,500 | $0 | 01/25/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on August 20, 2020, Employees #1 and #2 where unbolting and removing an asphalt pump for servicing, after the operations crew conducted lockout/tagout and nitrogen purged the lines to remove the asphalt. System pressure was not relieved through the bleed valve prior to opening the equipment, as required by the employer's line opening procedure. As the employees were removing bolts from the pump housing, the internal pressure released and splashed both employees with the residual hot asphalt. Both employees were taken to Bakersfield Memorial Hospital for treatment. Employee #1 suffered serious burns to the upper portions of his body, including his hands, arms, torso, and face. Employee #1 was hospitalized for six days. Employee #2 suffered burns to his face but was released from the hospital the same day.
Keywords: Arm, Bolt, Burn, Face, Hand, High Pressure, Hot Asphalt, Lockout/Tagout, Pump, Removing, Splashed, Torso, Valve, Work Rules
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1489876.015 | 59 | M | Hospitalized injury | Mechanical engineering technicians | |
| 2 | 1489876.015 | 54 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Mechanical engineering technicians |