CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-Blast-hit Exxon refinery recently cited for violations - California

NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Exxon Mobil Corp XOM.N refinery in Torrance, California, that was hit by an explosion this week was cited last year for eight serious violations following state inspections, but a review cleared the plant this month of all but two serious violations and 12 general violations.