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Improving Reactive Hazard Management


August 01, 2000

INVESTIGATION INFORMATION

Improving Reactive Hazard Management

Accident Description

In August 2000, following its investigation of a serious reactive incident at Morton International, the Board initiated a comprehensive review of reactive hazards nationwide. The purpose of the investigation was to develop recommendations to reduce the number and severity of such incidents.


Investigation Status

On September 17, 2003, the CSB released data on the complete set of 167 serious reactive incidents that formed the basis of the investigation.

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