Nitrogen Cylinder Blast Due to Corrosion Highlights Inspection Gaps.A high-pressure nitrogen cylinder on a drill rig floor ruptured unexpectedly, destroying the cylinder rack and propelling other cylinders up to 15 meters away. The rupture was caused by severe corrosion at the cylinder’s base, which was missed during a visual inspection three months prior. The cylinder was near the end of its 10-year hydro test cycle and was difficult to inspect without disassembling the quad. This incident emphasizes the importance of thorough inspections, proper cylinder storage on free-draining bases, and compliance with industry regulations to prevent similar occurrences, reports IMCA.#Nitrogen #Cylinder #Blast #IMCA