Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
No
Incident Date
Aug 25, 2008
Setting
Equipment
- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- Piping
- Vehicle & Fueling Systems
- Fueling Hose
- Hydrogen Storage Equipment
- Hydrogen tubes
- Vehicle & Fueling Systems
- Gaseous Hydrogen Delivery Vehicle
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
Train personnel on delivery procedures and emphasize the safety aspects of hydrogen connections and disconnections, and verification of clearance for trailer movement prior to departure.
Provide site-specific delivery procedures and possibly include a checklist as a reminder of key safety items prior to departure.