Fuel Barge explosion in Mobile, AL
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Re: Fuel Barge explosion in Mobile, AL
So much for Oil Recovery Company's 'Zero Lost Time' record.
Barge and other container cleaning is one of those incredibly important and dangerous parts of the petro-industry to which not enough attention is paid, except at times like this.Comment
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Re: Fuel Barge explosion in Mobile, AL
Felt it at the house, about 25 miles away as a crow flies.
I pray for the recovery of those people injured. Having been injured once myself in a solvent flash fire I can tell you that the pain they are in is unimaginable. (although I am assuming they are heavily sedated, but we don't have any details on their injuries).
Mickey Lake'A disciple of the Norse god of aesthetically pleasing boats, Johan Anker'Comment
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Re: Fuel Barge explosion in Mobile, AL
That said, if you want to feel you hind-quarters pucker just think about signing that hot-work permit on the tank that last contained a flammable material. They can stinking wait another half hour while I walk over the area and think through it one (or three) last times.
Cheers,
BobbyComment
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Re: Fuel Barge explosion in Mobile, AL
Yep. Once you introduce oxygen there is almost nothing you can do to make it 100% safe, especially in a case where a simple level 'A' suit is not going to save you if something bad happens. I have permitted things like this many time (with solvent storage tanks), and it is never a comfortable feeling.
Mickey Lake'A disciple of the Norse god of aesthetically pleasing boats, Johan Anker'Comment
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Re: Fuel Barge explosion in Mobile, AL
I wish those injured a quick recovery. Hopefully no more things going bang for a while.WillComment
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The doctrine of nonresistance against arbitrary power, and oppression, is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind.
Personal failures are too important to be trusted to others.Comment
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Re: Fuel Barge explosion in Mobile, AL
On the lighter side, we were saying today at work that they need to haul the Carnival 'Triumph' the heck out of here. Seems like one bad thing after another has hit town since they dragged that floating potty in here.
Mickey Lake'A disciple of the Norse god of aesthetically pleasing boats, Johan Anker'Comment
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Re: Fuel Barge explosion in Mobile, AL
I had a friend of mine killed in a fuel barge explosion. It also killed the Marine Chemist who was there to certify that it was safe to weld on the barge and if I remember correctly it killed the welder who set it off.Comment
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