Investigation Report
DPC Enterprises Glendale Chlorine Release — Final Investigation Report
DPC Enterprises Glendale Chlorine Release — Final Investigation Report
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- Hazardous substancesLoss of containmentProcess safetyRisk management
- Fluid transfer
- Breathing apparatusRespiratorValve
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Downstream and process industries
- Onshore facility
Summary
Investigates a chlorine release during railcar-to-trailer transfer at DPC’s Glendale facility. Scrubber over-chlorination initiated bleach decomposition and prolonged toxic emissions. The report examines procedural safeguards, hazard analysis, operator training and emergency response, including police respiratory protection, and recommends stronger safeguards, revised procedures and independent auditing.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Process safety; major accident hazards.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Respirator; respiratory protective equipment; RPE.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Downstream and process industries; refining; petrochemicals.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.