CSBInvestigation
Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) Refinery Fire and Explosions
- Publisher
- CSB · U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
- Type
- Investigation
- Date
- Themes
- ExplosionHot Work and FireHydrocarbon ReleaseProcess Safety
Summary
At approximately 4 am on Friday June 21, 2019 there was a release of vapor in the PES refinery alkylation unit. The vapor found an ignition source, causing a fire and multiple explosions.
Themes: explosion, hot work and fire, hydrocarbon release, process safety.
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