Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
Yes
Ignition Source
spark from quick-disconnect fitting striking floor of laboratory hood
Incident Date
Sep 23, 1999
Setting
Equipment
- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- Flexible Tubing
- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- quick disconnect fittings
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
The risk of a serious fire occurring inside the chemistry laboratory hood from use of hydrogen gas and/or presence of a small quantity of hydrazine-hydrate was underestimated. Additional control measures were required to reduce the risk of fire and to ensure that consequences of an incipient fire were minimized.
Post date
September, 2017
Key:
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire