Accident Description

Accident: Marathon Martinez Renewable Fuels Fire

Location: Location: Martinez, CA

Accident Occurred On: 11/19/2023 | Final Report Released On: 03/13/2025

Accident Type: Flammable Vapor

Investigation Status: The CSB's investigation was approved and released on 3.13.2025

The incident involved a fire event at the Hydrodeoxygenation Unit recycle furnace. One operator sustained serious burn injures as a result of the fire.

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