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Hi all,
We just had a battery explode while charging it. The battery powers a robotic wrapper.
We suspect an electrical fault causing a spark caused it as the lead was slightly damaged. The battery is vented through the filler caps.
Q. Is this repotable under RIDDOR as an exploding closed vessel? (There was no injury)
Thanks for your thoughts in anticipation
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NO
As - not a pressure vessel
"2. The failure of any closed vessel (including a boiler or boiler tube) or of any associated pipework, in which the internal pressure was above or below atmospheric pressure, where the failure has the potential to cause the death of any person."
And does not meet requirements for explosion
"19. An explosion or fire occurring in any plant or premises which results in the stoppage of that plant or as the case may be the suspension of normal work in those premises for more than 24 hours, where the explosion or fire was due to the ignition of any material"
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Agree with the above, couldent say it better myself :)
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Could be covered underthis though depending if you findings are coorect what you suspect:
electrical short circuit or overload causing fire or explosion;
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"Electrical short circuit or overload attended by fire or explosion which results in the stoppage of the plant involved for more than 24 hours or which has the potential to cause the death of any person"
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