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Hazard Types

Browse all 116 CSB investigations grouped by hazard type category.

Each page lists every incident in the database for that hazard, with root causes, contributing factors, and CSB recommendations.

Hazard Type Investigations
Chemical Release 86
Fire 83
Explosion 78
Structural Failure 43
Toxic Release 36
Overpressure 35
Flash Fire 26
Vapor Cloud Explosion 17
Runaway Reaction 16
Asphyxiation 9
Dust Explosion 9
Ammonia Release 6
Pool Fire 6
Thermal Runaway 5
Hydrogen Sulfide Release 4
Shelter In Place 3
Bleve 3
Community Evacuation 2
Hydrogen Release 1

Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.