Report Detail:

The site was implementing the API B108 Control room upgrade project, which included relocating two smoke detectors of the FIKE suppression system. When the contractor removed the first detector, the FIKE alarm system activated (“ON”), as a notification that something was wrong with the system. The Utilities department was informed of the event. In the meantime, the contractor continued working with the other smoke detector. When the second detector was touched, the FIKE suppression system was activated. The pressure released by the FM 200 gas caused a pipe failure. The piece of pipe destroyed the acoustical ceiling and hit a contracted employee, who received minor lacerations in both arms.

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