Centrifuge Explosions and Failures¶
Industrial centrifuges handling reactive, explosive, or flammable materials require rigorous control of speed, temperature, and loading — failures in any of these parameters have caused explosions and fatalities. The CSB investigations linked here detail the initiating conditions and systemic contributing factors.
1 CSB investigation in this database involve centrifuge as a primary or contributing equipment factor, spanning 1998–2024.
Centrifuge Explosions and Failures (1)¶
| Incident | Date | Industry | Key Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer CropScience Pesticide Waste Tank Explosion | 08/28/2008 | Chemical Manufacturing | Runaway Reaction, Explosion |
Related Hazard Types¶
Runaway Reaction · Explosion · Fire · Overpressure · Toxic Release
Related Equipment¶
Pressure Vessel Explosions and Failures · Reactor Explosions and Runaway Reactions · Pump Failures and Process Safety Incidents · Valve Failures in Process Plant Incidents · Relief Valve Failures and Overpressure Events · Interlock Failures in Process Safety Incidents
Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.