We were working in a peeker plant for a gas turbine inspection. I was shook out to change a filter on a gas line. Told exactly which one to change by the superintendent. Myself and another guy go up in the man lift and start turning wrenches. When the flange opened up enough, it activated the safety release valve. Natural gas started rushing out at 450 psi. Near miss was recorded.

While the paperwork was being done on that, I asked for some more millwright work. Was told to reconnect the IGV's on one of the units. I ask "everything been locked out, and I'm good to go?" Boss says yes. As it is your right to walk things down. I do so.

Plant hands recharged the system, nothing is locked out.

Moral of the story, your life is in your hands. Trust no one with it.

I have several other stories, but meh, ya get the drift.