What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of HMT Tank Service Inc at Conoco Philips 1660 W Anaheim St, Wilmington (Los Angeles County) on Apr 10, 2006. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. 50 employees were recorded at the site, with union representation. Inspectors issued 2 citations (1 serious) and proposed $40,500 in penalties; the current total is $20,750. 2 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. 2 citations were deleted on appeal and are not counted. The case closed on Aug 22, 2009. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection. The employer has 3 other inspections on its California record.
Citations
Each citation names the rule, its classification and the penalty as proposed and as it stands now.
Issued Oct 5, 2006. Proposed $20,250, current $500. 6 workers exposed. Contested Oct 13, 2006, final order Jul 6, 2009. Abatement due Oct 10, 2006, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Oct 5, 2006. Proposed $20,250, current $20,250. 6 workers exposed. Contested Oct 13, 2006, final order Jul 6, 2009. Abatement due Oct 10, 2006, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Oct 5, 2006. Proposed $20,250, current $0. 6 workers exposed. Contested Oct 13, 2006, final order Jul 6, 2009. Abatement due Oct 10, 2006, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Oct 5, 2006. Proposed $20,250, current $0. 6 workers exposed. Contested Oct 13, 2006, final order Jul 6, 2009. Abatement due Oct 10, 2006, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: amputated,caught between,crushed,struck by,arm,falling object,tank 1 death
Your rights
If you worked at this site, the inspection file is a public record once the case closes; request it from the Cal/OSHA district office with activity number 120324603. A worker who reported the hazard, the injury or the inspection and was then fired, demoted or cut has a retaliation claim under Labor Code 6310, one year to file with the Labor Commissioner and longer to sue. Injuries themselves go through workers' compensation. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, inspection 120324603, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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