Mixer 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.
9 CSB investigations in this database involve mixer as a primary or contributing equipment factor, spanning 1998–2024.
Mixer Incidents (9)¶
| Incident | Date | Industry | Key Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2 Laboratories Inc. Reactive Chemical Explosion | 12/19/2007 | Chemical Manufacturing | Runaway Reaction, Thermal Runaway |
| Environmental Enterprises Hydrogen Sulfide Release | 12/11/2002 | Wastewater Treatment | Hydrogen Sulfide Release, Toxic Release |
| CAI / Arnel Chemical Plant Explosion | 11/22/2006 | Chemical Manufacturing | Explosion, Fire |
| US Ink Fire | 10/09/2012 | Chemical Manufacturing | Dust Explosion, Flash Fire |
| Universal Form Clamp Co. Explosion and Fire | 06/14/2006 | Chemical Manufacturing | Vapor Cloud Explosion, Fire |
| AB Specialty Silicones, LLC | 05/03/2019 | Chemical Manufacturing | Chemical Release, Explosion |
| West Pharmaceutical Services Dust Explosion and Fire | 01/29/2003 | Pharmaceutical | Dust Explosion, Explosion |
| Texas Tech University Chemistry Lab Explosion | 01/07/2010 | Chemical Manufacturing | Explosion, Runaway Reaction |
| Sierra Chemical Co. High Explosives Accident | 01/07/1998 | Chemical Manufacturing | Explosion, Fire |
Related Hazard Types¶
Explosion · Fire · Runaway Reaction · Chemical Release · Vapor Cloud Explosion
Related Equipment¶
Agitator · Storage Vessel · Valve Failures in Process Plant Incidents · Gas Detector Failures and Toxic Release Incidents · Filter · Dust Collector
Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.