Alert 03 – 16 Mismatched Hammer Unions Still Being Found
WHAT HAPPENED:
Reports continue to come in involving pressurized lines and the unions used on these lines. Employees have been observed mis-matching unions. In addition, employees have been observed hammering on lines while still under pressure. Several accidents within the industry, including a fatality, have occurred due to pressurized lines being improperly connected or being hammered on while under pressure.