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| Giant Industries Refinery Explosions and Fire |
| Gallup, NM, April 8, 2004 |
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| April 8, 2004: Explosions and fire damage the alkylation unit at the Giant Industries gasoline refinery near Gallup, NM, seriously injuring four workers. |
Incident Description
On April 8, 2004, four workers were seriously injured when highly flammable gasoline components were released and ignited at the Giant Industries Ciniza refinery, east of Gallup, New Mexico. The release occurred as maintenance workers were removing a malfunctioning pump from the refinery's hydrofluoric acid (HF) alkylation unit. Unknown to personnel, a shut-off valve connecting the pump to a distillation column was apparently in the open position, leading to the release and subsequent explosions.
Investigation Status
The CSB issued a case study report on this accident on October 26, 2005.
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Giant Industries Case Study
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News Release October 26, 2005 - CSB Issues Case Study on April 2004 Oil Refinery Explosions and Fire at Giant Industries' Ciniza Refinery near Gallup, NM |
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News Release August 3, 2004 - Status Report: CSB Investigation into Giant Industries Explosion and Fire Continues |
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News Release April 19, 2004 - CSB to Pursue Full Investigation of April 8 Explosions and Fire at Giant Industries Refinery near Gallup, NM |
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News Release April 10, 2004 - CSB Investigation Team on Site at Giant Industries Refinery in Gallup, NM, Site of April 8 Fire |
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News Release April 8, 2004 - CSB Deploys Investigation Team to Gallup, NM, Site of Giant Industries Refinery Explosions and Fire |
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