CSBInvestigation
West Fertilizer Explosion and Fire
- Publisher
- CSB · U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
- Type
- Investigation
- Date
- Themes
- ExplosionHazardous SubstancesHot Work and FireProcess Safety
Summary
A massive explosion at a fertilizer storage and distribution facility fatally injured twelve volunteer firefighters, two members of the public and caused hundreds of injuries.
Themes: explosion, hazardous substances, hot work and fire, process safety.
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