August, 2016

This is a repeating event

201612AugAll DaySunoco Logistics Partners Fire 2016Sunoco Logistics Partners Nederland (US-TX)Lessons:Control of WorkIndustry:StorageCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:MaintenanceImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Hydrocarbons

Summary

On August 12, 2016, seven workers were injured – three critically – when a flash fire occurred during hot work activities at Sunoco Logistics Partners, a terminal facility in Nederland, Texas.

KEY ISSUES:
• HOT WORK


Image credit: CSB

Origin

CSBUS Chemical Safety Board

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