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    An exploding fire extinguisher was reported at a mining site. The extinguisher was mounted on a dozer and exploded, projecting 20 meters from the machine. An investigation found that protruding bolts on the mounting brackets were rubbing and wearing against the extinguisher cylinder, causing fatigue cracks that led to catastrophic failure. Actions were taken to inspect extinguishers for wear, check brackets for protrusions, and replace worn parts. Extinguishers were also to be more closely inspected during mandatory 6-month testing. An alternative bracket design with rubber lining was suggested to prevent direct contact between mounting hardware and cylinders.

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    An exploding fire extinguisher was reported at a mining site. The extinguisher was mounted on a dozer and exploded, projecting 20 meters from the machine. An investigation found that protruding bolts on the mounting brackets were rubbing and wearing against the extinguisher cylinder, causing fatigue cracks that led to catastrophic failure. Actions were taken to inspect extinguishers for wear, check brackets for protrusions, and replace worn parts. Extinguishers were also to be more closely inspected during mandatory 6-month testing. An alternative bracket design with rubber lining was suggested to prevent direct contact between mounting hardware and cylinders.

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    An exploding fire extinguisher was reported at a mining site. The extinguisher was mounted on a dozer and exploded, projecting 20 meters from the machine. An investigation found that protruding bolts on the mounting brackets were rubbing and wearing against the extinguisher cylinder, causing fatigue cracks that led to catastrophic failure. Actions were taken to inspect extinguishers for wear, check brackets for protrusions, and replace worn parts. Extinguishers were also to be more closely inspected during mandatory 6-month testing. An alternative bracket design with rubber lining was suggested to prevent direct contact between mounting hardware and cylinders.

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    An exploding fire extinguisher was reported at a mining site. The extinguisher was mounted on a dozer and exploded, projecting 20 meters from the machine. An investigation found that protruding bolts on the mounting brackets were rubbing and wearing against the extinguisher cylinder, causing fatigue cracks that led to catastrophic failure. Actions were taken to inspect extinguishers for wear, check brackets for protrusions, and replace worn parts. Extinguishers were also to be more closely inspected during mandatory 6-month testing. An alternative bracket design with rubber lining was suggested to prevent direct contact between mounting hardware and cylinders.

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    HAZARD ALERT

    Location: Department: Date: Hazard:

    FRM-118016

    External Location N/A 7 June 2010 Exploding Fire Extinguisher

    Description: A fire extinguisher located on a dozer exploded throwing the extinguisher approx 20mts from the machine. The brackets attached to the dozer had bolts protruding enough to induce wear and fatigue cracks on the cylinder itself which resulted in a catastrophic failure in the cylinder body. When installing the brackets to the machine care should be taken to ensure that no part of the cylinder is touching an area that may cause rubbing and wear on the cylinder body.

    Immediate Actions Taken: 1. Queensland Fire & Rescue Service notified to be aware of possible issues and to ensure any cylinders with wear and tear marks are removed from service immediately Actions To Be Taken: 1. On daily pre-starts remove cylinder and check for signs if wear and tear 2. Check brackets for protruding bolts 3. Replace cylinders and/or brackets immediately if signs of wear are found 4. All cylinders inspected as part of their 6mth testing are checked for signs of wear on the cylinder body 5. Utilise extinguisher brackets with rubber lining for added protection of cylinder bodies Insert Picture See Attached

    For further information contact; Contact: Darren Bracey Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 47443623

    Process Owner: Health & Safety Mgr

    Verifiers: C Bird, A Cain

    Status: Approved

    Rev No.: 1.0

    Issue Date: 25/11/2009

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