Investigation Video

Animation from the CSB's February 4, 2010, public meeting in Raleigh, NC, detailing proper gas purging procedures
February 04, 2010
An animation detailing proper purging procedures, originally used at the CSB's public meeting in Raleigh, NC to update the public on the board's ongoing investigation into the June 9, 2009, natural gas explosion and fire at the ConAgra facility in Garner, NC. Read More

News Releases

Statement of CSB Board Member John Bresland Commending the Action by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to Prohibit Indoor Purging
August 11, 2010

CSB Board Members Vote to Approve Urgent Gas Code Recommendations Following Deadly ConAgra Explosion at Public Meeting in Raleigh
February 04, 2010

CSB to Hold Feb. 4 Public Meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Fatal 2009 Gas Explosion at the ConAgra Slim Jim Plant
January 14, 2010

CSB Releases Safety Bulletin on the Dangers of Purging Gas Piping into Buildings, Urges Outdoor Venting of Gases
October 02, 2009

Statement of CSB Chairman John Bresland and CSB Investigation Supervisor Don Holmstrom on ConAgra Explosion
June 18, 2009

CSB Deploys Investigation Team to Site of Explosion at ConAgra Foods Plant in Garner, North Carolina
June 09, 2009