Incidence Report Mr.

Prafull Umare

Name of the Unit: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Industry/Occupancy: HAL Koraput Division

Type of Loss: explosion

Source of Information: Odisha Sun Times e-paper news

The Link: https://odishasuntimes.com/mishap-at-hal-leaves-worker-critically-injured-in-odishas-koraput/

Date & Time of Loss: August 8, 2019

Occupancy: Manufacture Engines, Aircrafts

Reported Loss: 1 Dead In Explosion.

Quantum of Loss: Compressor explosion at a factory of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at Sunabeda in Odisha’s Koraput killed a staffer
today, informed Sunabeda SDPO Niranjan Behera.

The deceased, identified as Sudam Mohanty, was working at the factory when a compressor exploded injuring him grievously. He had
reportedly sustained 90 percent burn injuries in the mishap.

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Probable Cause of Loss: Compressor explosion.

Preventive Measures:
1. Servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting these products should be done only by those with the necessary knowledge, training, and
equipment.

2. Oil and refrigerant can spray out of the compressor if one of the terminal pins is ejected from the hermetic terminal. This "terminal
venting" can occur as a result of a ground fault (also known as a short circuit to ground) in the compressor. The oil and refrigerant spray from
terminal venting can be ignited by electricity and produce flames that can lead to serious burns or death. When spray from terminal venting
is ignited this is called "terminal venting with ignition."

3. To reduce the risk of electrocution, serious burns, or death from terminal venting with ignition:Disconnect ALL electrical power before
removing the compressor’s protective terminal cover. Make sure that all power legs are open

4. Dry nitrogen cylinder with attached pressure regulating and relief valves and pressure gauges needed for pressure testing for leaks and
 purging System Flushing, Purging, And Pressure Testing For Leaks.

5. MCB as well LHSC installation as per the National Electrical Code.

6. Regular frequency of Electrical Audit Installation of the smoke detectors as TAC/ NFPA guidelines for early detection of fire.