Tag: U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Urges Facilities to Prepare for ‘Harsh’ Hurricane Season

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 10, 2024 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jul 10, 2024

Hurricane Beryl was the Atlantic Ocean’s earliest Category 5 storm on record, raising concerns about a “harsh” hurricane season ahead. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is urging chemical companies to prepare their facilities now to avoid potential catastrophe. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an 85% chance […]

CSB Finalizes Reports on Fatal Explosions at Two Facilities

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer Dec 14, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Dec 14, 2023

On Dec. 6, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report on the deadly explosions and fires at the Didion Milling Inc. dry corn milling facility in Cambria, Wis. The May 2017 explosion fatally injured five employees and seriously injured another 14. The incident destroyed the facility, resulting in over $15 million […]