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On 7th July 2014 @05:10 PM, HDS,Sub Contractor of XYZ Gas cutter Mr. Chandra Pal was engaged in Chanel cutting with gas cutting set in ABC Fabrication yard at ground level. Flash back arresters (FBA) were fixed both sides (cylinder & torch). During the Gas cutting job, unfortunately Oxygen Hose pipe blasted with fire, due to Back fire from torch, distance was approx 1.5 meter from torch ,immediate the gas cutter control the situation and loose all pressure gauge and release the pressure of hose pipe from torch, Nobody got injured.(Photo Attached)
Investigation Report-
After opened the FBA-Flash back Arrester, we found that back fire control system of FBA was not proper.
The spring and Nozzle which controls the back fire, not given by manufacturer in FBA
Action Require/Taken
-Use Only ISO Marked FBA & All Gas cutting set material.
-All Flash Back Arrester-FBA working system Should be check before issue from store
-Awareness Training to be conduct for all gas cutter by HSE Department as well as possible by manufacturer
-Check all FBA Back fire control System at site/plant which using.
If you have more idea for back fire protection ,Please input your suggestions......
On 7th July 2014 @05:10 PM, HDS,Sub Contractor of XYZ Gas cutter Mr. Chandra Pal was engaged in Chanel cutting with gas cutting set in ABC Fabrication yard at ground level. Flash back arresters (FBA) were fixed both sides (cylinder & torch). During the Gas cutting job, unfortunately Oxygen Hose pipe blasted with fire, due to Back fire from torch, distance was approx 1.5 meter from torch ,immediate the gas cutter control the situation and loose all pressure gauge and release the pressure of hose pipe from torch, Nobody got injured.(Photo Attached)
Investigation Report-
After opened the FBA-Flash back Arrester, we found that back fire control system of FBA was not proper.
The spring and Nozzle which controls the back fire, not given by manufacturer in FBA
Action Require/Taken
-Use Only ISO Marked FBA & All Gas cutting set material.
-All Flash Back Arrester-FBA working system Should be check before issue from store
-Awareness Training to be conduct for all gas cutter by HSE Department as well as possible by manufacturer
-Check all FBA Back fire control System at site/plant which using.
If you have more idea for back fire protection ,Please input your suggestions......
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