Safety Flash
Air hose connection failure
Air hose connection failure
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 04/23
- Inspection and MaintenanceMachinery and EquipmentPressure Systems
- Mechanical failurePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Hose
- Operational supervisionPositive retention and reliable securingPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
Summary
An air hose detached from a tugger winch coupling after use; nobody was injured. The flash describes an incorrect adapter, a homemade connection and improperly installed whip checks. It recommends manufacturer-specified hose-barb adapters, correctly positioned whip checks and adequately resourced planned maintenance.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Summary
An air supply hose on an air-driven tugger winch snapped out under pressure from the cam lock adapter.
IMCA SF 04/23. Themes: inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment, pressure systems.