Lack of Training and Poor labeling of Emergency Shutdown Button, and an altered excess flow valve leads to serious event

When we use the phrase “cascading failures,” this event is nearly a perfect example.  1) A gas station employee attempted to fill a propane tank without the required training. This led to the uncontrolled release of approximately 1500 liters (396 gallons or 1,600 pounds) of liquid propane and evacuated nearby homes. 2) When the staff...

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