July, 2009
This is a repeating eventJul 19 0909 00:00
Hindsight | Insight | Foresight
Hindsight | Insight | Foresight
July, 2009
This is a repeating eventJul 19 0909 00:00
A fire in the alkylation unit at CITGO’s Corpus Christi refinery led to a release of hydrofluoric acid (HF). The alkylation unit makes high-octane blending components for gasoline. One worker
A fire in the alkylation unit at CITGO’s Corpus Christi refinery led to a release of hydrofluoric acid (HF). The alkylation unit makes high-octane blending components for gasoline. One worker was critically burned.
KEY ISSUES:
• ENSURE ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY TO THE HF MITIGATION SYSTEM
• AUDIT FACILITIES AGAINST AP 751
ROOT CAUSES:
1. Inadequate water supply
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