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BP America Refinery Ultracracker Explosion

Location: Texas City, TX
January 14, 2008

INVESTIGATION INFORMATION

BP America Refinery Ultracracker Explosion

Accident Description

On January 14, 2008, a worker was fatally injured when the top of a large steel filter housing suddenly blew off in the refinery's ultracracker unit. This unit is across a roadway from the ISOM unit, where a 2005 accident killed 15 workers and injured 180 others.


Investigation Status

The CSB investigation is currently underway.

Investigation Photos

In First Video Safety Message, CSB Chairman John Bresland Calls for Industry to Remain Focused on Process Safety, Accident Prevention During Recession
Statements of CSB Board Member William Wark and CSB Lead Investigator Don Holmstrom Updating the Public on the Fatal Accident at the BP Texas City Refinery on January 14, 2008
CSB Investigative Team Deploys to BP Texas City Refinery, Site of Fatal Accident This Week
BP America Refinery Ultracracker Explosion

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