Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201486073 - Leak Causes Employees to Suffer Benzene Exposure

Accident Summary Nr: 201486073 -- Report ID: 0950627 -- Event Date: 01/02/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120337555	01/20/2004	2911	324110	Chevron Texaco

Abstract: On January 2, 2004, operators at a refinery responded to a seal leak on pump 793A in the GRU Unit. Pump 793A contained gasoline with 1-percent to 2-percent benzene. The responders failed to wear the proper personal protective equipment and were tested for possible benzene exposure but were not hospitalized. Original narrative did not specify the number of employees involved.

Keywords: LEAK, BENZENE, OVEREXPOSURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120337555					Occupation not reported

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