Fatal Hydrogen Compressor Disconnection Incident
The event occurred during the disconnection of the hydrogen compressor for maintenance.Two deaths and three injured workers were the consequences. The cause(s) of the event are unknown.
Event Date
March 21, 2006
Record Quality Indicator
Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Causes
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
hydrogen compression
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Operational Condition
Pre-event Summary
The disconnection of the hydrogen compressor was done to allow maintenance.
Number of Fatalities
1
Currency
Event Nature
Emergency Action
The fire was extinguished and the area was placed under constant monitoring.
Release Type
Release Substance
Ignition Source
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
Event description in French database ARIA
https://www.aria.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/accident/31548/
(accessed September 2020)