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2019 Second Alert HiPo#02 Fire
A contractor mechanical crew was engaged in removal of pipe supports as part of shutdown activities. While one of the crew members, a Fitter, started cutting the bolt of the pipe support a flash fire ignited and caused a burning pool fire in the near by (15 meters away) temporary drain pit. Nobody hurt in the incident. Emergency response was activated and the fire was doused by the fire tender.
Always comply with PTW requirements. Identify and consider the hazards of flammable vapors from drain pits and plant leaks / spills when working in brown field areas. While doing gas test ensure multiple spots around the work location are covered, i.e. at work height, ground level, lowest level etc. During continuous gas monitoring ensure the position of gas monitor is changed frequently.

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