Investigation Report
Veolia Environmental Services Flammable Vapor Explosion and Fire
Veolia Environmental Services Flammable Vapor Explosion and Fire
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- ExplosionHazardous SubstancesHot Work and Fire
- ExplosionFireHazardous substancesLoss of containmentProcess safety
- Fluid transfer
- Process pipework and pipelinesStorage tanksValve
- Emergency responseFire protectionPressure reliefRisk assessment
- Onshore facility
Summary
This CSB case study examines a solvent-recovery explosion and fire at Veolia’s West Carrollton facility that injured four workers and damaged neighbouring properties. It analyses atmospheric relief arrangements, occupied-building siting and emergency response. The initiating overpressure cause remained uncertain; recommendations address closed relief systems, hazard analysis and safer building separation.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Process safety; major accident hazards.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Pressure relief; overpressure protection.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.
Themes: explosion, hazardous substances, hot work and fire.