Investigation Report
Flash Fire During Condensate Pump Engine Compression Testing
04-13-2006 07:30 G22792 MP/101 Fire - Injury
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireLoss of containment
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelinesPumps
- Energy and process isolationOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a flash fire during compression testing of a condensate pump engine, burning two mechanics and a production operator. Disconnected starter exhaust piping released gas; the report identifies possible ignition sources and procedural failures. Recommendations address safe practices, contractor reviews and isolation policies. Incident dates conflict within the report.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.