Boiler Incidents¶
This equipment type has been involved in one or more CSB investigations as a primary or contributing factor. Each linked page provides the full event sequence, root causes, failed safeguards, and CSB safety recommendations.
5 CSB investigations in this database involve boiler as a primary or contributing equipment factor, spanning 1998–2024.
Boiler Incidents (5)¶
| Incident | Date | Industry | Key Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP - Husky Oregon Chemical Release and Fire | 09/20/2022 | Petroleum Refining | Chemical Release, Fire |
| Universal Form Clamp Co. Explosion and Fire | 06/14/2006 | Chemical Manufacturing | Vapor Cloud Explosion, Fire |
| Veolia Environmental Services Flammable Vapor Explosion and Fire | 05/04/2009 | Chemical Manufacturing | Explosion, Fire |
| Loy Lange Box Company Pressure Vessel Explosion | 04/03/2017 | Paper And Pulp | Explosion, Overpressure |
| ExxonMobil Torrance Refinery Explosion | 02/18/2015 | Petroleum Refining | Explosion, Fire |
Related Hazard Types¶
Fire · Explosion · Chemical Release · Vapor Cloud Explosion · Flash Fire
Related Equipment¶
Valve Failures in Process Plant Incidents · Pressure Vessel Explosions and Failures · Pipeline Ruptures, Leaks, and Fires · Gas Detector Failures and Toxic Release Incidents · Relief Valve Failures and Overpressure Events · Furnace
Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.