IMCASafety Flash
Near miss/positive: Internal O-ring seal found damaged on fuel system
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 24/20
- Date
- Themes
- Hazardous SubstancesInspection and MaintenancePressure Systems
Summary
In a vessel alongside, a new fuel gas cylinder was connected to a gas-powered forklift truck. When the delivery valve was opened gas leaked from the connection between the cylinder and the hose. The cylinder was removed and the internal O-ring seal was found to be damaged.
IMCA SF 24/20. Themes: hazardous substances, inspection and maintenance, pressure systems.
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