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Barton Solvents Flammable Liquid Explosion and Fire

Location: Des Moines, IA
October 29, 2007
Accident Type: Chemical Distribution - Fire and Explosion
Company Name: Barton Solvents

INVESTIGATION INFORMATION

Barton Solvents Flammable Liquid Explosion and Fire

Accident Description

On October 29, 2007, a fire and series of explosions occurred at the Barton Solvents chemical distribution facility in Des Moines, Iowa, . The initial fire started in the packaging area while a 300-gallon portable steel tank was being filled with ethyl acetate, a flammable solvent.


Investigation Status

The CSB completed its investigation on September 18, 2008, and issued a case study report.

Documents

Case Study

Case Study (pdf,250.91KB)

 
 

Investigation Photos

CSB Finds Static Spark Set Off Fire and Explosions at Barton Solvents Des Moines Facility, Investigation Finds Equipment Not Intended for Flammable Service or Properly Bonded and Grounded
CSB Investigation at Barton Solvents Des Moines, Iowa, Facility Progressing; Immediate Cause was Ignition of Spraying Ethyl Acetate During Loading Operation -- Agency also Continues Examination of July, 2007 Barton Accident in Wichita, Kansas
CSB Investigators Deploying to Barton Solvents Fire in Des Moines, Iowa
Barton Solvents Flammable Liquid Explosion and Fire

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