IMCASafety Flash
Fatality: Pressure build-up leading to sudden release of mechanical plug
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 08/03
- Date
- Themes
- Control of WorkHot Work and FireIsolationPressure Systems
Summary
Pressure accumulated behind a mechanical plug during purging and welding, ejecting it fatally and exposing weaknesses in isolation and work controls.
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IMCA SF 08/03. Themes: control of work, hot work and fire, isolation, pressure systems.
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