2nd Stage Diaphragm Failure
Incident Date
1906-11-05
Incident Description
1970 - A diver using a Swedish Poseidon valve experienced total collapse of the second stage diaphragm which tore. It was possible that this was due to excessive use in chlorinated swimming pools followed by lack of maintenance.
Lessons Learned
Maintain equipment correctly.
| Factors |
|
| Line Management |
Negligible |
| Gas Management |
Negligible |
| Equipment Management |
Major |
| Equipment Failure |
Major |
| Training |
Minor |
| Medical |
Negligible |
| Planning |
Negligible |
| Procedural Error |
Minor |
| Cave Environment |
Negligible |
| Weather |
Negligible |
| Other Factor |
Unknown |
