Dryer 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 dryer as a primary or contributing equipment factor, spanning 1998–2024.
Dryer Incidents (5)¶
| Incident | Date | Industry | Key Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optima Belle Explosion and Fire | 12/08/2020 | Chemical Manufacturing | Explosion, Fire |
| Didion Milling Company Explosion and Fire | 05/31/2017 | Food Processing | Dust Explosion, Explosion |
| Formosa Plastics Vinyl Chloride Explosion | 04/23/2004 | Chemical Manufacturing | Explosion, Fire |
| D.D. Williamson & Co. Catastrophic Vessel Failure | 04/11/2003 | Food Processing | Overpressure, Explosion |
| Catalyst Systems Inc. Reactive Chemical Explosion | 01/02/2003 | Chemical Manufacturing | Explosion, Fire |
Related Hazard Types¶
Explosion · Fire · Overpressure · Chemical Release · Structural Failure
Related Equipment¶
Valve Failures in Process Plant Incidents · Pressure Vessel Explosions and Failures · Filter · Storage Tank Fires and Explosions · Relief Valve Failures and Overpressure Events · Scrubber
Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.