Severity
Near-Miss
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
No
Incident Date
May 01, 2007
Setting
Equipment
- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- Valve
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
Characteristics
Lessons Learned
The packing in the flow control valve should be replaced periodically. A planned investigation will determine the optimum time period for packing replacement.