Investigation Report
US Ink Fire
US Ink Fire
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- ExplosionHot Work and Fire
- ExplosionFireProcess safetyRegulation and legislation
- HosePersonal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingFire protectionFunctional testingManagement of change
- Downstream and process industries
- Onshore facility
Summary
CSB examines the US Ink explosion and flash fires that burned seven workers in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The investigation analyses combustible deposits, dust collection design, commissioning and hose failures, alongside deficiencies in organisational change, training and alarms. Laboratory testing and engineering analysis underpin findings and recommendations.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Process safety; major accident hazards.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Downstream and process industries; refining; petrochemicals.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.
Summary
An explosion and fire injured 7 workers at the US Ink facility.
Themes: explosion, hot work and fire.