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ExxonMobil Torrance Refinery Explosion
ExxonMobil Torrance Refinery Explosion

Location: Torrance, CA
Final Report Released On: 05/03/2017

A February 18, 2015, explosion in a gasoline processing unit at the ExxonMobil Refinery in Torrance, CA, led to two workers suffering minor injuries and debris being dispersed into the surroun...
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AirGas Facility Fatal Explosion
AirGas Facility Fatal Explosion

Location: Pensacola, FL
Final Report Released On: 04/20/2017
The CSB's final report was released at a news conference in Pensacola, FL on 4/20/2017. ...
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Williams Olefins Plant Explosion and Fire
Williams Olefins Plant Explosion and Fire

Location: Geismar, LA
Final Report Released On: 10/19/2016
A fire and explosion occurred on Thursday June 13, 2013, which fatally injured two workers at the William Olefins, Inc., plant located in Geismar, Louisiana....
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Tesoro Martinez Sulfuric Acid Spill
Tesoro Martinez Sulfuric Acid Spill

Location: Martinez, CA
Final Report Released On: 08/02/2016
A sulfuric acid spill on February 12, 2014, burned two workers in the refinery’s alkylation unit, who were transported to the nearest hospital burn unit by life flight. The incident occurred when...
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Macondo Blowout and Explosion
Macondo Blowout and Explosion

Final Report Released On: 04/20/2016
On April 20, 2010, a sudden explosion and fire occurred on the oil rig. The accident resulted in the deaths of 11 workers and caused a massive, ongoing oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico. The rig...
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West Fertilizer Explosion and Fire
West Fertilizer Explosion and Fire

Location: West, TX
Final Report Released On: 01/28/2016
A massive explosion at a fertilizer storage and distribution facility fatally injured twelve volunteer firefighters, two members of the public and caused hundreds of injuries. ...
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Caribbean Petroleum Corporation (CAPECO) Refinery Tank Explosion and Fire
Caribbean Petroleum Corporation (CAPECO) Refinery Tank Explosion and Fire

Location: Bayamón, PR
Final Report Released On: 10/21/2015
Company: Caribbean Petroleum Corporation (CAPECO)

A massive fire and explosion sent huge flames and smoke plumes into the air at the Carribean Petroleum Corporation near San Juan, Puerto Rico. The resulting pressure wave damaged surrounding b...
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