Refrigeration System 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.
7 CSB investigations in this database involve refrigeration system as a primary or contributing equipment factor, spanning 1998–2024.
Refrigeration System Incidents (7)¶
| Incident | Date | Industry | Key Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkema Inc. Chemical Plant Fire | 08/29/2017 | Chemical Manufacturing | Fire, Chemical Release |
| Millard Refrigerated Services Ammonia Release | 08/23/2010 | Food Processing | Ammonia Release, Chemical Release |
| Cuisine Solutions Ammonia Release | 07/31/2024 | Food Processing | Ammonia Release, Toxic Release |
| Honeywell Chemical Incidents | 07/20/2003 | Chemical Manufacturing | Chemical Release, Toxic Release |
| ConAgra Natural Gas Explosion and Ammonia Release | 06/09/2009 | Food Processing | Explosion, Ammonia Release |
| Kuraray Pasadena Release and Fire | 05/19/2018 | Chemical Manufacturing | Chemical Release, Fire |
| Foundation Food Group Fatal Chemical Release | 01/28/2021 | Food Processing | Chemical Release, Asphyxiation |
Related Hazard Types¶
Chemical Release · Toxic Release · Ammonia Release · Fire · Overpressure
Related Equipment¶
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Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.