Oil Refinery Targeted by Wyoming OSHA for Alleged Violations from September 2013 Explosion

Wyoming OSHA issued seven citations to a refinery for violations stemming from a September 2013 explosion and fire caused by leaking hydrogen that ignited.  The citations include willful, serious, and repeat serious violations and proposed penalties totaling $201,000.  While no injuries resulted from the incident, Wyoming OSHA contends that the incident would have been prevented if the refinery had conducted internal inspections and followed necessary safety procedures.  Previously, the refinery received a $707,000 fine in October  2013 for violations arising from a May 2013 incident.

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