Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
No
Incident Date
Dec 31, 1969
Equipment
- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- Valve
- Vehicle & Fueling Systems
- Liquid Hydrogen Delivery Vehicle
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
Characteristics
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
All tank trailers should have a safely accessible auxiliary shut off valve in case of spills.
Emergency personnel need to have access to all of the appropriate protective clothing, including shoes. Liquid hydrogen is stored at 20.28 Kelvin or -423.166 °F, and is cold enough to freeze surrounding air at these temperatures.
Post date
September, 2017
Key:
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire