Safety Flash
Mechanic got burns due to fire in portable generator
Mechanic got burns due to fire in portable generator
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/26
- Hazardous SubstancesHot Work and FireInspection and Maintenance
- FireHydrocarbon release
- Fluid transfer
- Fire protectionOperating and work proceduresPreventive maintenanceRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Port and quayside
Summary
A marine mechanic sustained minor right-arm burns after spilled petrol ignited during portable-generator refuelling at a dock workshop. Dragging the generator produced a friction spark. The flash identifies missing rubber bushings, absent procedures and risk assessment, inadequate maintenance and housekeeping, and difficult access to fire extinguishers.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Summary
During refuelling, petrol (gasoline) spilled around generator and ignited.
IMCA SF 02/26. Themes: hazardous substances, hot work and fire, inspection and maintenance.