Investigation Report
Diesel Generator Flash Fire During Unattended Manual Refuelling
01-16-2010 14:15 00829 SS/219 Fire
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireStatic electricity
- Fluid transfer
- HoseStorage tanks
- Competence and trainingFire protectionIgnition source controlJob safety analysis
Summary
An investigation examines a diesel generator flash fire during unattended manual refuelling on 16 January 2010. Static discharge was identified as the most likely ignition source. The report records missing hazard reviews and grounding, immediate extinguishment without injury, and subsequent measures addressing shutdown, cooling, grounding, continuous attendance and firefighting training.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Static electricity; electrostatic discharge.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.