November 10, 2020

Hydrogen release incident

 While deplugging a cooling circuit, a block-age suddenly set loose, causing an un-controlled movement of a flexible hose connected to the system. The flexible hose hit several small pipes nearby. Due to the broken pipe work there was a release of hydrogen and butene that lasted about five minutes. Sprinkler systems were activated; no ignition occurred. One employee standing nearby was hit by the flexible hose, causing a severe cut on the upper leg. The estimated production loss was 7 days.

Source: European Commission 

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