
Type: Lessons Learned
Publisher: CH2MHill Plateau Remediation Company (Richland, WA - Hanford Site), Richland, WA - Hanford Site (CHPRC)
Published As: Public
Date:
Topics: Occupational Safety and Health, Operations, Maintenance, Property Management, Work Management/Planning, Hazardous Energy Control
During a recent blow-down activity, workers secured a hose manually. The blow-down ball valve controlling the airflow was opened about an eighth of a turn at which point the hose immediately whipped, striking a nearby worker in the hand.
Lesson Learned: In preparing to blow-down a 2.5" - 3" water hose to prevent overnight freezing, the Project failed to recognize the hazard in not securing the hose mechanically.
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