Cause & Consequence
- Other
- Release of a harmful substance
- Failure of vessels or pipework
Contributing Factor
- Control of work
- Commitment
Description of Process
A 1" diameter pipework clamp connector catastrophically failed causing a gas release.
Description of Incident
The failure occurred due to incorrect manufacturing and the final material properties did not meet requirements; causing the clamp to fail.
Good Practice Guidance
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