February, 2015
This is a repeating eventFeb 19 2020
Hindsight | Insight | Foresight
February, 2015
This is a repeating eventFeb 19 2020
An explosion occurred due to an overflow of a slurry mixing tank, containing potassium sulfide, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and MAP. Proximate causes: • Inadequate training/knowledge transfer (Lack of understanding the process);
An explosion occurred due to an overflow of a slurry mixing tank, containing potassium sulfide, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and MAP.
Proximate causes:
• Inadequate training/knowledge transfer (Lack of understanding the process);
• Lack of work rules/policies/ standards/procedures (wrong procedures for inspections);
• Inadequate work rules plan (lack of the pre-start safety review before inspection).
Source: A web-based collection and analysis of process safety incidents (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950423016302285)
