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CHEVRON CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 31, 2011)

Filed May 31, 2011For Securities:CVX

Summary

Chevron Corporation (CVX) filed an 8-K on May 30, 2011, to report on an "imminent danger" order issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Chevron Mining Inc. The order, received on May 24, 2011, related to a maintenance issue with a man-van and shovel at the Kemmerer Mine in Wyoming. While the man-van was already out of service for repairs, the shovel was inspected by MSHA and found to have no deficiencies. Importantly for investors, this matter was promptly resolved. MSHA vacated the imminent danger order on May 26, 2011, just two days after it was issued. This indicates a swift remediation and resolution of the safety concern, minimizing any potential operational disruption or long-term impact on Chevron's mining activities. The company's proactive reporting through the 8-K filing demonstrates compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act requirements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Chevron Mining Inc. received an "imminent danger" order from MSHA on May 24, 2011.
  • 2The order pertained to a maintenance issue involving a man-van and shovel at the Kemmerer Mine in Wyoming.
  • 3The man-van was already out of service for repairs prior to the order.
  • 4MSHA inspected the shovel and found no deficiencies.
  • 5The "imminent danger" order was vacated by MSHA on May 26, 2011.
  • 6The resolution occurred quickly, within two days of the order being issued.
  • 7This filing is a requirement under Section 1503 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The order was related to a maintenance issue concerning a man-van and a shovel at Chevron's Kemmerer Mine in Wyoming. The man-van was already undergoing repairs, and the shovel was inspected by MSHA and found to be without deficiencies.

The order was issued on May 24, 2011, and was vacated by MSHA on May 26, 2011, meaning it was in effect for a short period of two days.

This filing is significant because it demonstrates Chevron's compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act's reporting requirements for safety issues. More importantly, the rapid resolution of the "imminent danger" order indicates that the safety concern was addressed promptly and did not result in significant operational disruption or pose a lasting threat to Chevron's mining activities.

Based solely on this filing, it appears to be an isolated incident related to specific equipment maintenance at the Kemmerer Mine. The quick vacating of the order by MSHA suggests that the issue was contained and resolved efficiently, rather than indicating systemic problems.