A fire and explosion at the Martinez refinery on February 1, 2023, was attributed to insufficient workforce training and monitoring, alongside permit violations. A report stated that over 7,000 gallons of harmful hydrocarbons were released, prompting residents to shelter-in-place for hours. Six workers required medical attention, although no hospitalizations occurred. The refinery, owned by PBF Energy, has faced scrutiny for prior incidents as well, raising concerns about operational safety and regulatory compliance, highlighting the need for improved oversight and workforce management.
The February explosion at the Martinez refinery was attributed to insufficient contracted workforce, lack of training for workers, and exceeding work permit timelines, indicating serious operational failures.
The massive fire released over 7,000 gallons of hydrocarbons, affected local air quality, and forced nearby residents to shelter-in-place for more than four hours.
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