Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Uncertain
Was There Ignition?
No
Incident Date
Dec 31, 1969
Setting
Equipment
- Hydrogen Storage Equipment
- Vessel
- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- Valve
Damage and Injuries
Contributing Factors
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
Extra caution should be taken when working around elevated pressure storage tanks. Pressure relief valve settings should be checked and then verified by a second party if possible. Proper procedures need to be followed at all times.