Investigation Report
Methanol Transfer Fire Involving Crane-Lifted Tote and Damaged Hose
06-07-2006 11:30 G06280 EB/165 Fire
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireHazardous substancesLoss of containment
- Fluid transferLifting operations
- HoseStorage tanks
- Fire protectionIgnition source controlOperating and work procedures
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An offshore production-platform investigation describes a methanol transfer fire involving a crane-lifted tote and a damaged, unsuitable hose repaired with duct tape. Compressor exhaust heat ignited the release, and one worker suffered leg burns. Findings address chemical-storage location, missing transfer procedures and hose suitability; the report also documents extensive firefighting.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.