Investigation Report
Partridge Raleigh Oilfield Explosion and Fire — Case Study
Partridge Raleigh Oilfield Explosion and Fire — Case Study
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- ExplosionFireRegulation and legislation
- Hot workWorking at height
- Gas detectorLadderProcess pipework and pipelinesStorage tanks
- Atmospheric gas testingEnergy and process isolationOperating and work proceduresPermit to work
- Upstream oil and gas
- Onshore facility
Summary
CSB case study of a fatal oilfield explosion in Raleigh, Mississippi, during welding on interconnected production tanks. It examines vapour ignition, unsafe tank flashing, absent isolation and gas testing, and a makeshift elevated work platform. Findings and recommendations address hot work permits, written procedures, training and regulatory oversight.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Atmospheric gas testing; gas testing; atmosphere testing.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.