Investigation Report
Donaldson Enterprises, Inc. Fatal Fireworks Disassembly Explosion and Fire
Donaldson Enterprises, Inc. Fatal Fireworks Disassembly Explosion and Fire
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- ExplosionHazardous SubstancesHot Work and Fire
- ExplosionFireProcess safetyRegulation and legislationRisk management
- Hand tools
- Contractor managementEvacuation, escape and rescueJob safety analysisManagement of change
- Onshore facility
Summary
This investigation examines a fatal fireworks-disposal explosion and fire in Waipahu, Hawaii. Disassembly accumulated explosive components, increasing the hazard and obstructing escape. The report analyses diesel soaking, possible ignition sources, deficient hazard analysis, process changes, contractor oversight and regulatory gaps. The ignition source was not definitively identified.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Process safety; major accident hazards.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.
Themes: explosion, hazardous substances, hot work and fire.