IMCASafety Flash
Oxygen regulator explodes causing injury
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 10/11
- Date
- Themes
- ExplosionHand and Finger InjuriesPersonal Protective EquipmentPressure Systems
Summary
A Member has reported an incident in which an oxygen regulator exploded when the oxygen was turned on, causing a second degree burn injury to someone’s hand.
IMCA SF 10/11. Themes: explosion, hand and finger injuries, personal protective equipment, pressure systems.
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