Investigation Report
Flash Fire During Gas Compressor Suction Valve Cap Removal
07-05-2007 21:00 G01220 EI/158 2 Multiple flash burns - Fire - Flash fire with two injured
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireHand and finger injuriesHydrocarbon release
- Inspection and maintenance
- Valve
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a flash fire during gas compressor repairs on Eugene Island Platform C. Trapped gas escaped as workers removed a suction valve cap, injuring two operators. Investigators identified apparent leakage through closed valves; the compressor exhaust manifold was a possible ignition source. Both injured workers received treatment and were evacuated.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.