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This is a repeating eventMar 10 2020
Four reactors exploded after an initial fire in a warehouse in the plant. The toxic gas released due to the fire and explosion affected the local community. Electrical short circuit
Four reactors exploded after an initial fire in a warehouse in the plant. The toxic gas released due to the fire and explosion affected the local community. Electrical short circuit and improper shutdown was the reason that triggered the incident.
Proximate causes:
• Inadequate tools, equipment & vehicles (Electrical appliances shortcut)
• Failure in following procedure (improper shutdown)
Source: A web-based collection and analysis of process safety incidents (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950423016302285)