Separator 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 separator as a primary or contributing equipment factor, spanning 1998–2024.
Separator Incidents (5)¶
| Incident | Date | Industry | Key Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Lemmerz Dust Explosions and Fire | 10/29/2003 | Metals | Dust Explosion, Fire |
| Macondo Blowout and Explosion | 04/20/2010 | Oil And Gas Production | Explosion, Fire |
| Loy Lange Box Company Pressure Vessel Explosion | 04/03/2017 | Paper And Pulp | Explosion, Overpressure |
| Sonat Exploration Co. Catastrophic Vessel Overpressurization | 03/04/1998 | Oil And Gas Production | Overpressure, Fire |
| Catalyst Systems Inc. Reactive Chemical Explosion | 01/02/2003 | Chemical Manufacturing | Explosion, Fire |
Related Hazard Types¶
Explosion · Fire · Overpressure · Structural Failure · Chemical Release
Related Equipment¶
Valve Failures in Process Plant Incidents · Filter · Pressure Vessel Explosions and Failures · Pump Failures and Process Safety Incidents · Dust Collector · Furnace
Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.