Safety Flash
Fatality – explosive failure of corroded fire extinguisher
Fatality – explosive failure of corroded fire extinguisher
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 16/21
- CorrosionExplosionLine of FirePressure Systems
- CorrosionExplosionLine of firePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Pressure vessel
- Competence and trainingOperating and work procedures
Summary
A condemned, corroded cartridge-type dry powder extinguisher ruptured during discharge, striking a person and causing fatal head injuries. The flash describes inadequate appreciation of the danger and job planning, and sets out inspection, moisture-reducing mounting, qualified disposal and handling measures. It also suggests considering stored-pressure alternatives.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pressure vessel; pressure vessels.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Summary
A person was killed when there was a catastrophic explosive failure of a corroded fire extinguisher
IMCA SF 16/21. Themes: corrosion, explosion, line of fire, pressure systems.