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    Three incidents of caterpillar battery explosions are described. The first involved a battery exploding inside a water pump enclosure. The second occurred during a generator test when the start button was pushed. The third happened while preparing a crane, with the battery exploding and parts lost overboard. High temperature, electrolyte loss due to incorrect battery type, and overcharging from a faulty charger are identified as causes. Recommendations include clearly identifying battery types for maintenance, following supplier specifications to avoid gas buildup, and implementing a safety bulletin on maintenance-free battery explosions.

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    Three incidents of caterpillar battery explosions are described. The first involved a battery exploding inside a water pump enclosure. The second occurred during a generator test when the start button was pushed. The third happened while preparing a crane, with the battery exploding and parts lost overboard. High temperature, electrolyte loss due to incorrect battery type, and overcharging from a faulty charger are identified as causes. Recommendations include clearly identifying battery types for maintenance, following supplier specifications to avoid gas buildup, and implementing a safety bulletin on maintenance-free battery explosions.

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    2014-06 Battery - Vfinale

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    Three incidents of caterpillar battery explosions are described. The first involved a battery exploding inside a water pump enclosure. The second occurred during a generator test when the start button was pushed. The third happened while preparing a crane, with the battery exploding and parts lost overboard. High temperature, electrolyte loss due to incorrect battery type, and overcharging from a faulty charger are identified as causes. Recommendations include clearly identifying battery types for maintenance, following supplier specifications to avoid gas buildup, and implementing a safety bulletin on maintenance-free battery explosions.

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    BATTERY | REF 06-2014 | 21 MAY 2014

    INCIDENTS
    Caterpillar battery explosion

    Facts: When the operator Facts: During the generator Facts: While preparing the port
    pushed the start button to monthly running load test, a crane for lifting operations, the
    activate the water injection Caterpillar battery (type 153- starting caterpillar battery (type
    pumps, a caterpillar battery (type 5700) exploded when pushing 153-5720) of the crane engine
    153-5710) exploded inside the the start button. The top cover exploded. Due to the impact of
    pump enclosure. Acid was was ejected, the side body was the explosion the top of the
    spread in the pump enclosure. cracked and the acid inside the battery was lost overboard and
    No injury. battery was spread all over the the battery was destroyed.
    engine.
    Cause: High operating Cause: electrolyte loss due to a Cause: overcharging due to
    temperature. confusion in battery type faulty battery charger regulator.
    (“maintenance free” vs
    “maintenance free accessible”).

    EP/HSE RECOMMENDATIONS
    1. Ensure to clearly identify the type of battery used on site in order to implement suitable and
    sufficient maintenance and operating procedures:
    a. Maintenance free: does not require any maintenance.
    b. Maintenance free accessible: has caps to inspect fluid levels and the possibility to add
    distilled water to prevent battery dry-out.
    c. Maintenance required (as per manufacturer).

    2. Recommendations and maintenance specifications provided by the supplier shall be applied to


    avoid “gassing” process: some equipment such as batteries or electrochlorinators are likely to
    produce hydrogen by electrolysis. In a downgraded situation, such as an increase of hydrogen
    production, or a lack of ventilation or detection, hydrogen can accumulate and ignite.

    3. A safety awareness bulletin related to battery explosions with Maintenance Free batteries has
    been issued by Caterpillar, ensure that all recommendations are implemented.

    Caterpillar safety awareness bulletin :


    http://www.hastingsdeering.com.au/home/images/ApprovedImages/Home_Safety_And_Sustainability_Equipment_Safety_Bulletins/Safety_Bulletin_No_23_MF
    _Battery_Explosions.pdf

    A SFN issued by TEP Yemen is available in REX + (Oct 2013).


    This Safety Feedback Notice is circulated in the TOTAL organization within the framework of its safety policy. It should only serve as guidance, and may be provided as
    confidential information to authorized contractors and suppliers working for TOTAL or any of its affiliates. TOTAL and its affiliates shall in no event accept any liability
    for either the facts described, nor for any reliance on the content by any third party.

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