Investigation Report
Hayes Lemmerz Dust Explosions and Fire — Final Investigation Report
Hayes Lemmerz Dust Explosions and Fire — Final Investigation Report
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- ExplosionFireIncident investigationLearning from incidentsRegulation and legislation
- Inspection and maintenance
- Personal protective equipmentValve
- Competence and trainingManagement of changeOperating and work proceduresPressure relief
- Onshore facility
Summary
CSB investigates the fatal aluminium dust explosion at Hayes Lemmerz in Huntington, Indiana. The report examines dry-chip processing, dust collection, deflagration propagation and possible ignition sources using laboratory testing and fault-tree analysis. Findings address collector design, housekeeping, maintenance, protective clothing and incident learning, with recommendations for training, procedures and improved explosion protection.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Incident investigation; accident investigation.
Classifications: Learning from incidents; incident learning; lessons learnt; lessons learned.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pressure relief; overpressure protection.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.