Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
Yes
Ignition Source
Undetermined, possible loose gravel
Incident Date
Jun 10, 2019
Setting
Equipment
- Hydrogen Storage Equipment
- Hydrogen Storage Equipment
- Hydrogen tubes
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
Characteristics
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
Implement rigorous assembly, verification, and documentation procedures for equipment.
Increase automated leak detection frequency.