Air Pressure Receiver CATASTROPHIC FAILURE

Too much pressure

Exploded air tank Exploded air tank

This air tank compressor failed due to improper maintenance. Its tank water was not drained on a regular basis and the bottom corroded. Since this compressor was in someone’s home garage, it was not required to be inspected under current Minnesota laws. No one was injured when the tank failed.

Source: MN-OSHA

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