Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
Yes
Incident Date
Dec 31, 1969
Setting
Equipment
- Motive Power Systems
- Compressor
- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- Valve
Damage and Injuries
Contributing Factors
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
All valves and connectors should be clearly labeled to minimize chances for mis-connection. All technicians must be trained on proper procedures for both taking systems offline and bringing them back online.
Valves for compressed hydrogen gas service are discussed in the Hydrogen Safety Best Practices Manual.