Incident Investigation: Shipping Container Explodes, Injuring Worker | WorkSafeBC

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[@happytrails5342]

When you realize how strong those containers are, and see that type of deformation. It truly is shocking.

[@vejet]

The shipping container was completely destroyed yet the barbecue barely looks like it was even used... I need to find me one of those!

[@Allworldsk1]

That's a good observation. The explosion occurred within the air mixture so it was just the pressure differential that caused the shipment container to pressurize rapidly. The results would have been much different if the propane tank itself had exploded.

[@AnimeSunglasses]

The BBQ was not subjected to differential pressure during the explosion, since it was inside the explosion it got the same over pressure from all sides at once. Still.... The thing doesn't even look scorched!

[@NT-fq3bt]

Nokia BBQ

[@alancotton7766]

It must take some serious force to open up a shipping container like that, anybody anywhere near could have been killed, quite a scary situation, and one to keep in mind

[@great-life-experiences2024]

my father was the superintendent that was blown up ! Called me in the hospital later that day .. sprained wrist! lucky to still have him :) unlucky truck of his though.. see the damage ? XD

[@knockhello2604]

STUPIDITY AND CONSTRUCTION/FLAMMABLES MUST FOREVER BE DIVORCED

[@knockhello2604]

dam, must gave been a horizontal push. Thank God no vertical

[@twizz420]

I can't believe he only got a sprained wrist. That blows my mind. He's EXTREMELY lucky to be alive.

[@stevee7774]

Yeah, sure. We believe you.

[@snifferrr]

@@knockhello2604 it was hardly stupid, all he did was walk into a container that seemed completely normal to him

[@tonyd1997]

I believe the worker inadvertently stumbled accross a trap set by Will E.Coyott !!!!!

[@AirCrash1]

It's not often you get the air fuel mixture this perfect.....if it had gone off with the doors relocked it would have taken out the whole block. He didn't smell anything because propane is heavier than air so it would have spilled out the container like water not reaching his head. It was probably the air he let into the container that caused it to blow as the drinks cooler would have cycled through the night. Propane is at it's most explosive when 95% of the mix is air.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Well, not gonna get their deposit back on that one...... I can see the desire to keep the tank inside though, storage outside would probably result in a missing tank pretty quickly.

[@Don.Challenger]

Maybe store such things chained on the top of the container covered by a tarp, the ladder in the container. Someone on top of a container is more conspicuous and suspicious up there outside of usual working hours. And theft - cutting cables/chains is probably more difficult to arrange.

[@jordanburton98]

This reminds me of a old job I had. It is not if but when this will happen again because many contractors use these containers to store fuel and equiptment overnight. My old job we built a shed for gas that wouldn't create a closed space after we complained of the fumes.

[@thorild69]

Well, no more grilling at work.

[@knockhello2604]

Yeah

[@km5405]

holy shit that guy was pretty lucky, if he hadn't been in that container he might have been worse off.

[@great-life-experiences2024]

Twas My father.. scary day indeed!

[@AnimeSunglasses]

I'm surprised you didn't emphasize ALWAYS turning off the tank valve more! My parents drilled that one into my sisters and my heads VERY clearly, and our grill and tank are ALWAYS stored outside! If you're done cooking, turn off the tank and bleed the tube!

[@troybingham6426]

These videos make me paranoid that something in my house is going to blow up or fall over or electrocute me somehow.

[@kuvittelija]

Excellent video & good advice, Thank You!

[@fr89k]

Shouldn't a BBQ have a thermoelectric flame failure device? How can such cheap safety devices not be mandatory?

[@knockhello2604]

Yeag

[@knockhello2604]

Exactly

[@arthurr8670]

Why do you think that? I've seen plenty without it. Pretty much any other gas appliance has some form of this, but usually not the most basic ones. It's also probably assumed these portable grills are used outside, and the safety feature isn't as important there.

[@arricammarques1955]

Hank Hill crying in his beer somewhere in Texas.

[@jamesendsley1560]

You can start inside as long as the valves are shut and it's has low level vents so the propane if it does start leaking Convent out to the atmosphere

[@maestrovso]

Definitely something so easy to overlook. They use the container to keep all the food and drink equipment. Note to self, always close the propane tank main valve. In storage like them, definitely disconnect the pressure regulator to provide a obvious visual confirmation.

[@fritzfxx]

If a tank of propane contains equal explosive force to 100kg of TNT... why the heck did anyone ever use TNT?

[@MultiPureEnergy]

I don’t know if you’re asking seriously, but it’s pretty hard to get all of the energy out of that propane, and it’s rather impractical as intentional explosive. Consider the large volume of the air fuel mix needed here.

[@dougaltolan3017]

Open the lid on a jar of TNT and it just sits there, open the lid on a jar of (liquid) propane and it dosent.

[@johnarmenta2199]

How in the hell do you NOT smell refined propane? That has got to be some of the most noxious sh!t you legally buy!

[@stephenbritton9297]

Had a U-haul trailer blow up going down the road in my district from the same scenario. Sheriff's Deputy caught it happen on his dashcam. Trailer just vaporized...

[@MajorT0m]

You'd have to be a masochist to mess around with gas... or at least.... pro-pain.

[@knockhello2604]

Mhm

[@arthurr8670]

Gas is easy if you take your time and understand it. Make sure you always check for leaks.

[@jayc5529]

I paused the second they said they left the tank connected... Like wtf? (I think I should also mention I must of transfered hundreds of propane tanks to customers) You carefully handle it and set it down in an outside secured ventilated container....

[@knockhello2604]

Why did the valve leave open

[@arthurr8670]

Being lazy probably. Generally leaving the valve open isn't an issue, but you are also not generally moving the setup and closing it in a metal box. Also these grills don't make accessing the valve easy.

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

Who knew that Nokia made BBQ's lol

[@patrickgarneau6095]

He probably needed new pants.

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

1:38 at least the poor Ford, didn't lose it's hearing!

[@snoopchoney6724]

damn that guy must have been so lucky!

[@thomas82311]

use your BRAIN

[@stevepunter3704]

What can I say but wow.

[@Invasion-entertainment]

Not that it matters (I think it does) - the news coverage said the worker died from his injuries days later. so...

[@wordsisnukes]

i come for the work safety review, but i stay for the piano music

[@leftylou6070]

One cup of gasoline is equal to 15 stick of dynamite. (At least that's what the PSA said in a commercial many years ago).

[@dougaltolan3017]

Minor injuries? What's this guy's name, Indestructible??!

[@emilythehedgehoggirl6321]

Ok I know this was a serious situation but I have to say... The guy that left grill like that is the reason the team can’t have nice things anymore XD. But for real i’m glad no one was seriously injured.

[@mouthwash8182]

My first grade teacher was in a similar, albeit not as severe situation, they had the grill in a gazebo/shed type thing with an open roof, and the valve was left open on the propane tank. She lit a cigarette and the gas exploded, destroying the gazebo/damaging the side of their house and fence. Luckily she only experienced ruptured eardrums and some bangs and bruises. Scary stuff. Propane is no joke.

[@OmmerSyssel]

Everyone know smoking is dangerous..! Some people never learn 🤷🏼

[@smeghead666]

Joe Pera?

[@marv5078]

This is some "Final Destination" shit

[@0dragonice0]

Good content.

[@creepyoldhouseexplorersclub]

Use charcoal instead of gas -

[@madameblackimusprime]

How on eath did I end up here?

[@robertmedina3982]

Weird??????

[@marilynmonroeaviationhd]

Damm did that guy just get hurt

[@great-life-experiences2024]

my dad sprained his wrist .. thats it! :O

[@knockhello2604]

@@great-life-experiences2024 man

[@stevee7774]

KABLOOEY 💥

[@coltafanan]

Lesson to take is: don’t BBQ

[@whdbnrm3023]

disconnect tank is the lesson

[@GrillerRohde]

@@whdbnrm3023 The lesson is to close the valve and check it if it´s really closed.

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[@TXRoeJogan]

Bar b q is the meat that is cooked on the grill not the grill itself