Incident during restart of a compressor

  • Safety Flash
  • Published on 2 July 2000
  • Generated on 14 May 2026
  • IMCA SF 04/00
  • 1 minute read

The attached memo from Halliburton sets out the findings to date and the interim actions recommended following an incident in May 2000.

Sf 0400 Incident During Restart Of A Compressor 1
Sf 0400 Incident During Restart Of A Compressor 2
Sf 0400 Incident During Restart Of A Compressor 3

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