Extensive Corrosion: Report on 2012 Chevron Fire in California

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health released a technical evaluation report on piping samples taken from the Chevron Refinery in Richmond, Calif., where a hydrocarbon release and massive fire occurred on Aug. 6, 2012. Cal/OSHA participated in technical evaluation as part of its enforcement investigation.