Bleve¶
3 CSB investigations document bleve incidents in the U.S. Chemical Safety Board database, spanning 1998–2024 across multiple industry sectors.
Each entry links to a full wiki page with chronological event sequence, root causes, contributing factors, failed safeguards, and official CSB recommendations.
Bleve Incidents (3)¶
| Incident | Date | Industry | Key Chemicals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Olefins Plant Explosion and Fire | 06/13/2013 | Chemical Manufacturing | Butane, Ethylene, Flammable Gas |
| Herrig Brothers Farm Propane Tank Explosion | 04/09/1998 | Agriculture | Flammable Gas, Hydrocarbon Vapor |
| Honeywell Geismar Chlorine and Hydrogen Fluoride Releases | 01/23/2023 | Chemical Manufacturing | Hydrogen Fluoride, Chlorine, Toxic Gas |
Related Hazard Types¶
Chemical Release · Explosion · Fire · Structural Failure · Overpressure · Toxic Release
Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.