Investigation Report
Flash Fire During Preparation for Flare Scrubber Inspection
07-18-2006 08:40 P00441 SM6374 Fire/Explosion- Other Injury
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireHand and finger injuries
- Inspection and maintenance
- Pressure vesselProcess pipework and pipelines
- Ignition source controlEnergy and process isolationLockout and tagoutPermit to work
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation describes a flash fire during preparation to inspect Platform Irene’s flare scrubber vessel. A lead operator sustained minor burns and embedded debris in his hand. Findings identify failures in purging, isolation, lockout and ignition control, alongside permit compliance and communication deficiencies. Follow-up included permit checks and training.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pressure vessel; pressure vessels.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Lockout and tagout; LOTO; lockout/tagout.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.