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CSB deploys to accident site at MGP Ingredients, Atchison, Kansas

November 29, 2016November 29, 2016John Merriman

Washington, DC, October 24, 2016 – An investigative team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has deployed to the scene of a chemical release that led to a shelter-in-place order for thousands of residents and at least 85 members of the public seeking medical attention in Atchison, Kansas.  The incident was reportedly triggered due […]

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CSB Strategic Plan 2017-2021

US Chemical Safety Board Strategic Plan for 2017-2021 released

November 7, 2016December 15, 2019John Merriman

Nov 6, 2016– The US Chemical Safety Board informed that it has released its Strategic Plan for the years 2017 to 2021. The plan includes an updated mission and vision statement, which will guide the activities and objectives of the CSB. The CSB’s mission to: “Drive chemical safety change through independent investigations to protect people […]

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Williams Olefins Reboiler rupture accident

Process Safety Management (PSM) deficiencies led to 2013 accident at Williams Olefins

October 20, 2016December 15, 2019John Merriman

October 19, 2016, Baton Rouge, LA — Today the CSB released its final report into the June 13, 2013, explosion and fire at the Williams Olefins Plant in Geismar, Louisiana, which killed two employees. The report concludes that process safety management (PSM) program deficiencies at the Williams Geismar plant during the 12 years leading to […]

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West Fertilizer Corporation Texas Explosion

West Fertilizer Explosion in Texas-Report and video

February 1, 2016June 21, 2016John Merriman

Jan 29, 2016– The US Chemical Safety Board today released an informational video about the deadly West Fertilizer plant explosion that took place in West, Texas which resulted in 15 fatalities, 260 injuries, and widespread community damage. The deadly fire and explosion occurred when about thirty tons of fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (FGAN) exploded after […]

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Chairman of the US Chemical Safety Board Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso resigns

March 30, 2015John Merriman

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.” […]

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