Argon in 20″ pipe leads to welder asphyxiating

argon asphyxiates welder

argon asphyxiates welderDuring construction work at an LNG plant, Argon was used in Corrosion Resistant Alloy (CRA) welding to remove oxygen from the molten weld.

The Argon accumulated in the piping, and when the welder checked the weld from inside, he fainted and died.

 

 

 

 

 

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