LPG Loading Incident and Blocking Materials

Study Notes

At 9:45, an incident occurred during LPG loading where the coupling connecting the loading arm to the vehicle failed.
The failure caused a spontaneous release of LPG which ignited, resulting in a fireball that engulfed the driver.
The driver suffered severe injuries and died two days later.
The investigation revealed that the coupling's thread was badly worn and the lugs were deformed.
It is suspected that the driver used a hammer to tighten the coupling.

Used by placing in the path of flow, butted tightly together to form a barrier.
Limitations include difficulty in achieving a good seal between bags and the ground.
Absorbent material should be used to catch leakage.
Each bag weighs about 70 pounds, making them difficult to move for some individuals.

Used by placing in the path of flow to form a barrier, or around drain openings.
Limitations include potentially not completely encircling larger drains.
They may not form a perfect seal on rough surfaces or along curbs.

Spill kits are established at oil storage locations subject to SPCC regulations.
The quantity of spill materials depends on the volume of oils stored at each location.
Spill kit materials are used to absorb spilled oils and block their flow.

Used by spreading on the leading edge of an oil spill and working back to the source.
Can absorb its weight in oil.
It absorbs both water and oil and does not float on water.

Used by spreading on the leading edge of an oil spill and working back to the source.
Can absorb 25 times its weight in oil.
It only absorbs oil and floats on water, even when saturated.