Crane collapses at Exxon Mobil Torrance refinery-three injuries

June 21, 2016John Merriman

June 21, 2016– A crane has collapsed at the Exxon Mobil refinery in Torrance, CA at about 09:30 hours and three persons have been reported injured as reported by the Santa Monica Observer here. The 300 tonne crane was being used for lifting a reactor top in the refinery, when the accident occurred. The refinery […]

OSHA fines Hess refinery for safety violations

May 20, 2009November 3, 2014John Merriman

OSHA has cited Hess Corporation, that operates an oil refinery in Port Reading, N.J., for workplace safety and health violations, proposing fines totaling $141,500. The agency initiated the investigation as part of its National Emphasis Program focused on petroleum refinery process safety management. The company has been issued 31 serious violations and one other-than-serious violation, […]

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Crane collapses at Exxon Mobil Torrance refinery-three injuries

OSHA fines Hess refinery for safety violations

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