Explosion at a Hydrogen Production Plant
An explosion of unknown cause occurred at a hydrogen manufacturing plant. The explosion occurred on the second floor of the building, used by employees as a cafeteria and offices. The company where the accident occurred mainly produces industrial hydrogen gas and supplies it in cylinders and trailers, as well as through pipe-line. The building was damaged and three people were seriously injured. The explosion shook the ground and caused nearby workers to evacuate.
Event Date
May 31, 2022
Record Quality Indicator
Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Causes
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
unknown
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Unknown
Operational Condition
Consequences
Number of Injured Persons
2
Currency
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Unknown
Event Nature
Emergency Action
unknown
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
Y. Lee et al., Evaluating hydrogen risk management policy PR: Lessons learned from three hydrogen accidents in South Korea, Int. J. of Hydrogen Energy, 48 (2023) 24536-24547, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.03.142