INVESTIGATION INFORMATION
Accident Description
On February 20, 2003, an explosion and fire damaged the CTA Acoustics manufacturing plant in Corbin, Kentucky, fatally injuring seven workers. The facility produced fiberglass insulation for the automotive industry. CSB investigators have found that the explosion was fueled by resin dust accumulated in a production area, likely ignited by flames from a malfunctioning oven. The resin involved was a phenolic binder used in producing fiberglass mats.
Investigation Status
The Board approved the final report on this investigation at a public meeting in London, Kentucky, on February 15, 2005. The report will be available on this web page in the near future.