Investigation Report
Backup-Generator Battery Explosion Projects Acid into Operator’s Face
08-06-2014 02:00 G02433 HI A 368A Required Evacuation / RW/JT (>3 days) / Human Error
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Electrical safetyExplosionHazardous substancesHydrogen safety
- Electrical work
- Personal protective equipment
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation examines a backup-generator battery explosion at High Island A368 ‘A’ platform. Sparks from a loose terminal were suspected of igniting accumulated hydrogen, projecting acid into an operator’s face and eyes. The report identifies absent protective equipment, possible contributing factors, first aid and helicopter evacuation.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Hydrogen safety.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.