Leaks from LP Hoses / 1st Stage
Incident Date
1976-05-05
Incident Description
1976 - The diver rotated his cylinder several times while trying to pass a narrow spot with his equipment hand-held. In doing this the second stage hose partially unscrewed from the first stage of the valve. The result was an unpleasant air leak which he coped with by turning his cylinder valve off until he wanted to breath.
Lessons Learned
Ensure correct maintenance inspection and operation of equipment.
| Factors |
|
| Line Management |
Negligible |
| Gas Management |
Negligible |
| Equipment Management |
Major |
| Equipment Failure |
Major |
| Training |
Minor |
| Medical |
Negligible |
| Planning |
Negligible |
| Procedural Error |
Negligible |
| Cave Environment |
Minor |
| Weather |
Negligible |
| Other Factor |
Unknown |
