Investigation Report
TS USA Molten Salt Eruption
TS USA Molten Salt Eruption
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- Hot Work and FireProcess Safety
- ExplosionIncident investigationLearning from incidentsLoss of containmentProcess safety
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Onshore facility
Summary
Investigates the fatal molten-salt eruption at TS USA’s Chattanooga facility on 30 May 2024. Retained water in a plugged roller generated pressure before entering the oxidising bath and producing a steam explosion. Examines drainage hazards, reprocessing procedures, training, protective barriers and failures to share learning from earlier incidents.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Incident investigation; accident investigation.
Classifications: Learning from incidents; incident learning; lessons learnt; lessons learned.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Process safety; major accident hazards.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.
Themes: hot work and fire, process safety.