IMCASafety Flash
Ruptured acetylene hose: Fire
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 25/19
- Date
- Themes
- ExplosionHot Work and FireInspection and MaintenancePressure Systems
Summary
A subcontractor was preparing to use an oxy-acetylene torch on the back deck of a vessel. On lighting the torch, a ‘pop’ sound was heard, and a small fire was observed from a rupture of the acetylene hose just ahead of the flash-back arrestor.
IMCA SF 25/19. Themes: explosion, hot work and fire, inspection and maintenance, pressure systems.
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