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Oil Refinery Cited by OSHA for 30 Safety Violations Following 2 Fatalities

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A Texas oil refinery with an alleged willful and 29 alleged serious violations after a fire and explosion claimed the lives of two workers and injured three others has been cited by OSHA. OSHA's Dallas Area Office began its investigation on November 20 at the company's facility. Flammable vapors were ignited after a Naphtha (flammable liquid) discharge line ruptured at the saturated-gas unit, killing two workers and injuring three others. The investigation found a willful violation for failing to adequately maintain and repair processing equipment.

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