November, 2021

This is a repeating event

202117NovAll DayIRELAND ALLOYS TOXIC RELEASE 2014Ireland Alloys, Blantyre (GB)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Contractor Management,Control of Work,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Risk AssessmentIndustry:Waste TreatmentCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Gas/vapour/mist/etc release to airImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 Injuries

Summary

Chemical leak at a metal recycling plant. Firefighters sealed the valve and dispersed the vapor cloud. Two workers were treated at the scene as a precautionary measure


Source: A web-based collection and analysis of process safety incidents (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950423016302285)
Image Credit: BBC

Origin

MKOPSCMary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center

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