Safety Flash
Flash fire in field joint coating station
Flash fire in field joint coating station
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/06
- ExplosionHazardous SubstancesHot Work and Fire
- ExplosionFireHazardous substancesLoss of containment
- Hot work
- Hose
- Ignition source controlVentilation
- Vessel
Summary
A pipelay vessel experienced a flash fire when escaped fusion bonded epoxy powder met a naked flame, burning a nearby crew member. The investigation identified inadequate machine extraction and sealing. Recommendations address powder release reporting, ignition sources, explosion-proof vacuum cleaning, approved spraying equipment and prompt housekeeping.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Escaped epoxy powder ignited near a torch, causing burns and demonstrating the fire and explosion risks of combustible dust.
IMCA SF 05/06. Themes: explosion, hazardous substances, hot work and fire.