Has the root cause of the Ohio train derailment (that led to the Ohio chemical cloud) been found? Update: 24th Feb 2023- The NTSB has released a preliminary report regarding the Ohio train wreck here. Background You probably know by now about the Ohio train derailment accident that took place about two weeks ago, where … Read more
March27,2015– The Chairman of the US Chemical Safety Board, Dr. Rafael Moure Eraso has resigned, according to the CSB website and twitter feed. In a prepared statement Friday morning, Moure-Eraso said, “It has been a privilege to serve the agency since June 2010. My wishes are for the continued success and productivity of the Board.” … Read more
May01, 2014– The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB for short) today, under the chairmanship of Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso approved a detailed and comprehensive investigation report with critical safety recommendations, concerning the tragic heat exchanger explosion and fire that took seven lives at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes in April 2010. This was done in a … Read more
Washington, DC, March 7, 2012 — The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) announced today that it has developed a new policy on employee participation in investigations that the Board hopes will enhance the vital role played by plant workers in determining root causes of incidents and promoting facility safety. The policy, which was approved by a … Read more
Dec 12, 2011, Washington DC– It appears that DuPont may be fined $750,000 by the The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, says a report published by WDEL. The fine is for more than 60 violations of safety and environmental standards at a facility near the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Apparently some hazardous substances were improperly … Read more
