Fatal accident during pressure testing

Cause & Consequence

• Moving, flying or falling object

Incident Location

Fixed Installation

Incident Activity

Inspection/testing

Incident Info Source

Step change in safety

Specific Incident Equipment

Process pipework and allied equipment

Lessons Identified

No details available.

Incident Recommendations

• No personnel to be in a high pressure area while pressure is being applied during a pressure test.
• All vertical treating iron stacks must be secured by the use of a stand and anchored or tied to an immovable object