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pianomanzano t1_j6tdfhl wrote

Did a co-op here while at Drexel back when this plant was part of Sunoco, my job was to detect leaks at every single valve, joint. Climbed up all the tanks, vessels, and distillation towers to detect for leaks. It was a fun job climbing up and down and everything here, but man was it scary if there was actually a leak anywhere. Phenol is a nasty chemical!

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sgarst t1_j6tlnby wrote

Jealous! Of the climbing, not so much the phenol.

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Sagemasterba t1_j6ukojb wrote

It's not like you think. The amount of safety gear is pretty outrageous. B gear just to be there, plus normal work clothes, sometimes a respirator and always a harness for 100% tie off, but check that because all of the chemicals just eat right thru them. Also all the stuff you are climbing and walking on is dang near rusted through, piping hot, and slippery. F-that place!

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philly_bits t1_j6urpar wrote

Yeah living there when they went isn't fun. Smells kind of like a pool, though I know it's not bleach.

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