Investigation Report
Technic Inc. Ventilation System Explosion — Final Investigation Report
Technic Inc. Ventilation System Explosion — Final Investigation Report
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- ExplosionFireHazardous substancesProcess safety
- Inspection and maintenance
- Emergency responseManagement of changePreventive maintenanceVentilation
- Downstream and process industries
- Onshore facility
Summary
Investigation of an explosion and subsequent fire in Technic’s shared exhaust collection system in Cranston, Rhode Island. Chemical residue analysis and calorimetry examined possible reactive mixtures without conclusively identifying the initiating reaction. The report identifies deficiencies in hazard review, change management, inspection and maintenance, and emergency planning.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Process safety; major accident hazards.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Downstream and process industries; refining; petrochemicals.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.