August, 2015

This is a repeating event

201522AugAll DayRUNXING EXPLOSION 2015Runxing, Zibo, Shandong (CN)Lessons:Asset integrity,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Performance Indicators,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder Engagement,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:WarehouseCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Explosive decompositionHazards:ToxicImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Adiponitrile

Summary

A warehouse in Zibo city exploded, triggering a fire. Huge flames were visible

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

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Origin

MKOPSCMary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center

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