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Veolia Environmental Services Flammable Vapor Explosion and Fire

Location: West Carrollton, OH
May 04, 2009
Company Name: Veolia Environmental Services

INVESTIGATION INFORMATION

Veolia Environmental Services Flammable Vapor Explosion and Fire

Accident Description

On May 4, 2009, flammable vapors were suddenly released into the atmosphere. The vapors found an ignition source, leading to an explosion and fire that seriously injured two workers and damaged twenty residences.

Investigation Status

The CSB investigation is currently underway.

Documents

Case Study

Veolia Case Study (pdf,722.47KB)

Recommendations

Veolia ES Technical Solutions

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Center for Chemical Process Safety

Environmental Technology Council

News Releases

CSB Issues Report on 2009 Explosion at Veolia ES Technical Solutions, L.L.C. Hazardous Waste Facility; Waste Industry Urged to Improve Safety Standards; Recommendations Issued to Ensure Safer Siting of Buildings
July 21, 2010

Investigation Photos

Aerial view of Veolia ES Technical Solutions after the May 4, 2009, explosion

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