IMCASafety Flash
Unplanned stored pressure release: worker struck by gas cylinder – company fined
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 18/18
- Date
- Themes
- Competence and TrainingLine of FirePressure Systems
Summary
A charged fire-suppression cylinder released unexpectedly, propelling its valve and seriously injuring a technician during replacement.
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IMCA SF 18/18. Themes: competence and training, line of fire, pressure systems.
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