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December

202301DecAll DaySannazzaro De Burgondi Refinery Fire 2016Eni Sannazzaro De Burgondi (IT)Industry:RefiningCountry:ItalyLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Crude Oil

202303DecAll DayMarcus Oil & Chemical Explosion 2004Marcus Oil and Chemical Houston (US-TX) Lessons:Asset integrity,Operating ProceduresIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deficiency Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Containment FailureImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Polyethylene

202303DecAll DayBhopal Toxic Release 1984Union Carbide Bhopal Madhya Pradesh (IN)Lessons:Asset integrity,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Management of Change,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder EngagementIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:IndiaLanguage:ENLoC:Genuine release Origin: HSE Incident:Gas/vapour/mist/etc release to airHazards:Corrosive,Flammable,ToxicImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:> 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Methyl IsocyanateTopics:Chemical Reaction

202306DecAll DayMont-Blanc Explosion 1917SS Mont-Blanc Halifax (CA-NS)Industry:ShippingCountry:CanadaLanguage:ENLoC:Transport Origin: Wikipedia Incident:Explosive decompositionHazards:ExplosiveContributory Factors:Transport AccidentImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:> 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Explosives

202307DecAll DayInternational Biosynthetics Toxic Release 1991International Biosynthetics Widnes (GB)Lessons:Asset integrity,Operational Integrity,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Genuine release Origin: HSE Incident:Gas/vapour/mist/etc release to airHazards:ToxicImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:PhosgeneTopics:Chemical Reaction

202307DecAll DayNDK Crystal Explosion 2009NDK Crystal Belvidere (US-IL)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Compliance with Standards,Incident InvestigationIndustry:ManufacturingCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deficiency Origin: CSB Incident:Pressure burstHazards:Mechanical/Kinetic/PotentialContributory Factors:Corrosion/Erosion/FatigueImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Quartz

202309DecAll DayAL Solutions Dust Explosion 2010A.L. Solutions New Cumberland (US-WV)Lessons:Incident Investigation,Process Knowledge,Risk AssessmentIndustry:Metal ProcessingCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: CSB Incident:Dust explosionHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Component MalfunctionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:TitaniumTopics:Chemical Reaction,Combustible Dust

202310DecAll DayMünchsmünster Explosion 2005ROG Münchsmünster (DE)Industry:PetrochemicalsCountry:GermanyLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Hexane

202311DecAll DayEnvironmental Enterprises Toxic Release 2002Environmental Enterprises Cincinnati (US-OH)Lessons:Asset integrity,Commitment & Culture,Operating Procedures,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:Waste TreatmentCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Material incompatibility Origin: CSB Incident:Gas/vapour/mist/etc release to airHazards:Flammable,ToxicContributory Factors:Organized ProceduresImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Hydrogen Sulfide

202311DecAll DayBuncefield Explosion 2005Hertfordshire Oil Storage Ltd (GB)Lessons:Asset integrity,Commitment & Culture,Compliance with Standards,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder EngagementIndustry:StorageCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Component malfunction Origin: HSE Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Component MalfunctionImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Petroleum/GasolineTopics:Functional Safety,LOPA

202313DecAll DayPort Neal Explosion 1994Terra International Port Neal (US-IA)Lessons:Operating Procedures,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: Marsh Incident:Explosive decompositionHazards:ExplosiveImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Ammonium Nitrate

202313DecAll DayAmuay Refinery Fire 1984PDVSA Falcón (VE)Industry:RefiningCountry:VenezuelaLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:Jet flameHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202314DecAll DayNational Freight Consortium Fire 1984National Freight Consortium Sheffield (GB)Industry:WarehouseCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: HSE Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (Offsite At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Various

202319DecAll DayT2 Laboratories Reactive Chemical Explosion 2007T2 Laboratories Inc. Jacksonville (US-FL)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Emergency Preparedness,Incident Investigation,Management of Change,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: CSB Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:ReactiveContributory Factors:Loss of Process ControlImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:MCMTTopics:Chemical Reaction

202319DecAll DayTacoa Terminal Explosion 1982Electricidad de Caracas Tacoa (VE)Industry:StorageCountry:VenezuelaLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:> 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Fuel Oil

202322DecAll DayLavera Fire 2012Ineos Lavera (FR)Industry:PetrochemicalsCountry:FranceLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Ethylene

202324DecAll DayMedor FSU Damage 1988Fulmar Field UK North Sea (GB)Industry:OffshoreCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Natural event Origin: Marsh Incident:COLLISIONHazards:FlammableImpact:COST (On Site)Effects:FinancialMaterial:Crude Oil

202324DecAll DayExxonmobil (Baton Rouge) Explosion 1989ExxonMobil Baton Rouge (US-LA)Industry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Undertemperature Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Ethane,Propane

202325DecAll DayBintulu Explosion 1997Shell Bintulu (MY)Industry:Gas ProcessingCountry:MalaysiaLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: Marsh Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Methane

January

202402JanAll DayCatalyst Systems Reactive Explosion 2003Catalyst Systems Gnadenhutten (US-OH)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: CSB Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:OxidisingContributory Factors:UNKNOWNImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Benzoyl PeroxideTopics:Chemical Reaction

202403JanAll DaySIR Refinery Fire 2017Gestoci, Abidjan, Ivory Coast (CI)Industry:RefiningCountry:Ivory CoastLanguage:EN Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableEffects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Hydrogen

202404JanAll DayFeyzin LPG Explosion 1966Total Feyzin (FR)Lessons:Asset integrity,Emergency Preparedness,Operating ProceduresIndustry:LPGCountry:FranceLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: HSE Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:11 – 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Propane

202404JanAll DaySuncor Fort McMurray Refinery Fire 2005Suncor Fort McMurray (CA-AB)Industry:RefiningCountry:CanadaLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Crude Oil

202404JanAll DayBraehead Container Depot Fire 1977Renfrew (GB)Industry:WarehouseCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: HSE Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Various

202406JanAll DayAlbian Sands Explosion 2003Shell Canada Albian Sands (CA-AB)Industry:RefiningCountry:CanadaLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202406JanAll DayMFG CHEMICAL (DALTON) TOXIC RELEASE 2015MFG Chemical, Inc. Dalton (US-GA)Lessons:Asset integrity,Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Incident Investigation,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Performance Indicators,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder Engagement,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Runaway reaction explosionContributory Factors:Management Attitude,SupervisionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 Fatalities

202406JanAll DayHorizon Oil Sands Explosion 2011Horizon Oil Sands Fort McKay (CA-AB)Industry:RefiningCountry:CanadaLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202407JanAll DaySierra Chemical Explosion 1998Sierra Chemical Co. Mustang (US-NV)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Competency,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:ExplosivesCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: CSB Incident:Explosive decompositionHazards:ExplosiveContributory Factors:ErrorImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Explosives

202407JanAll DayTexas Tech University Explosion 2010Texas Tech University Lubbock (US-TX)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Operating Procedures,Risk AssessmentIndustry:LaboratoryCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: CSB Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:ReactiveContributory Factors:Organized ProceduresImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:NHP

202408JanAll DayBantry Bay Terminal Explosion 1979Betelgeuse Whiddy Island (IE)Industry:ShippingCountry:IrelandLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:11 – 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Crude Oil

202408JanAll DayGREEN VALLEY CHEMICAL EXPLOSION 2015Green Valley Chemical, Creston (US-IA)Lessons:Asset integrity,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Operating Procedures,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:UNKNOWN Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Pressure burstHazards:Mechanical/Kinetic/PotentialImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Compressed Air

202409JanAll DayFreedom Industries Toxic Release 2014Freedom Industries Charleston (US-WV)Lessons:Asset integrity,Compliance with Standards,Emergency PreparednessIndustry:StorageCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: CSB Incident:Fluid release to waterHazards:Harmful/IrritantContributory Factors:Containment FailureImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:≥ 100 InjuriesMaterial:MCHM

202409JanAll DayPascagoula Refinery Hurricane/Flood 1998Chevron Pascagoula (US-MS)Industry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Natural event Origin: Marsh Incident:COLLAPSEHazards:FlammableImpact:COST (On Site)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202409JanAll DayBayernoil Refinery Explosion 2018Vohburg, Germany (DE)Industry:RefiningCountry:GermanyLanguage:EN Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableEffects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Hydrogen,Naptha

202410JanAll DayPutney Explosion 1985South East Gas Board Putney (GB)Industry:MiscellaneousCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Structural settlement Origin: HSE Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Methane

202411JanAll DayBethune Point Explosion 2006City of Daytona Beach Bethune Point (US-FL)Lessons:Asset integrity,Control of Work,Process Knowledge,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:Water TreatmentCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:Flammable,ToxicContributory Factors:MaintenanceImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Methanol

202411JanAll DayRuwais Refinery Fire 2017ADNOC Ruwais (AE)Industry:RefiningCountry:Abu DhabiLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Crude Oil

202412JanAll DayStanlow Refinery Fire 2013Shell Stanlow (GB)Industry:RefiningCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Overtemperature Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202412JanAll DaySilver Eagle Refinery Explosion 2009Silver Eagle Refinery Woods Cross (US-UT)Lessons:Asset integrityIndustry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: CSB Incident:Flash fireHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Corrosion/Erosion/FatigueImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Hydrogen,Naptha

202413JanAll DayBLSR Operating Fire 2003BLSR Rosharon (US-TX)Lessons:Compliance with Standards,Contractor Management,Operating Procedures,Process KnowledgeIndustry:Waste TreatmentCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Training/InstructionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:BS&W

202416JanAll DayGeorgia-Pacific Toxic Release 2002Georgia-Pacific Pennington (US-AL)Lessons:Emergency Preparedness,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Risk AssessmentIndustry:Pulp & PaperCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Material incompatibility Origin: CSB Incident:Gas/vapour/mist/etc release to airHazards:Flammable,ToxicContributory Factors:Organized ProceduresImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Hydrogen SulfideTopics:Chemical Reaction

202417JanAll DayBP (Llandarcy) Refinery Explosion 1981BP Oil Llandarcy (GB)Lessons:Asset integrity,Emergency PreparednessIndustry:RefiningCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: HSE Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Propane

202418JanAll DayPETROBRAS (RLAM) EXPLOSION 2015Petrobras, Landulpho Alves Refinery, Salvador (BR)Lessons:Asset integrity,Audits & Reviews,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Incident Investigation,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Performance Indicators,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder Engagement,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:RefiningCountry:BrazilLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: MKOPSC Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Corrosion/Erosion/Fatigue,Health,Maintenance,Organized ProceduresEffects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Hydrogen

202419JanAll DaySkikda Explosion 2004Sonatrach Skikda (DZ)Industry:LNGCountry:AlgeriaLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:11 – 100 FatalitiesMaterial:LNG

202420JanAll DayTreasure Saga Production Loss 1989Ekofisk Field Norwegian North Sea (NO)Industry:OffshoreCountry:NorwayLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: Marsh Incident:Gas/vapour/mist/etc release to airHazards:FlammableImpact:ENVIRONMENTAL (Offsite)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Methane

202420JanAll DaySURVIVAL INDUSTRIES EXPLOSION 2015Survival Technologies, Ankleshwar (IN)Lessons:Asset integrity,Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Contractor Management,Control of Work,Incident Investigation,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Performance Indicators,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:IndiaLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: MKOPSC Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:Harmful/IrritantContributory Factors:Component MalfunctionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:4-hydroxybenzohydrazide

202421JanAll DayTosco Avon (Hydrocracker) Explosion 1997Tosco Avon Martinez (US-CA) Industry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: EPA Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202421JanAll DayRiver Road Barking Explosion 1980Womersley Boome Chemicals (GB)Industry:WarehouseCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: HSE Incident:Explosive decompositionHazards:OxidisingImpact:HUMAN (Offsite At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Sodium Chlorate

202422JanAll DayPryor Trust Blowout & Fire 2018Pryor Trust Pittsburg County (US-OK)Lessons:Asset integrity,Commitment & Culture,Compliance with Standards,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational ReadinessIndustry:Onshore Oil & GasCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: CSB Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Containment FailureImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Methane

202423JanAll DayDupont (Belle) Toxic Release 2010DuPont Belle (US-WV)Lessons:Asset integrity,Audits & Reviews,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Emergency Preparedness,Incident Investigation,Operating Procedures,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: CSB Incident:Gas/vapour/mist/etc release to airHazards:Corrosive,Flammable,ToxicContributory Factors:Containment FailureImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Methyl Chloride,Oleum,Phosgene

202423JanAll DayHavkong Grounding 1993Havkong Braefoot Bay (GB)Lessons:Asset integrity,Emergency Preparedness,Operating Procedures,Operational IntegrityIndustry:ShippingCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Natural event Origin: HSE Incident:COLLISIONHazards:FlammableImpact:COST (On Site)Effects:FinancialMaterial:Butane

202424JanAll DayWatson Grinding Explosion 2020Watson Grinding & Manufacturing Houston (US-TX)Industry:ManufacturingCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:UNKNOWN Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:UNKNOWNImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Propylene

202425JanAll DayASCO Explosion 2005Acetylene Services Company (ASCO) Perth Amboy (US-NJ)Lessons:Asset integrity,Competency,Operating Procedures,Operational IntegrityIndustry:ManufacturingCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: CSB Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Component MalfunctionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Acetylene

202426JanAll DayAnchor-Handling Tug Damage 2009Offshore Angola (AO)Industry:OffshoreCountry:AngolaLanguage:ENLoC:Impact Origin: Marsh Incident:COLLISIONHazards:Mechanical/Kinetic/PotentialImpact:COST (On Site)Effects:Financial

202428JanAll DayChallenger Disintegration 1986NASA Challenger Space Shuttle (US-FL)Industry:AerospaceCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deficiency Origin: NASA Incident:COLLAPSEHazards:Mechanical/Kinetic/PotentialImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 Fatalities

202429JanAll DayWest Pharmaceutical Services Dust Explosion 2003West Pharmaceutical Services Kinston (US-NC)Lessons:Compliance with Standards,Process KnowledgeIndustry:Plastics & PolymersCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: CSB Incident:Dust explosionHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:HousekeepingImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:PolyethyleneTopics:Combustible Dust

202429JanAll DayWendland 1H Well Explosion 2020Chesapeake Energy Burleson County (US-TX)Industry:Onshore Oil & GasCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:UNKNOWN Origin: CSB Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:UNKNOWNImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Methane

202430JanAll DayLittle General Store Explosion 2007Little General Store Ghent (US-WV)Lessons:Emergency Preparedness,Process Knowledge,Stakeholder EngagementIndustry:MiscellaneousCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:SupervisionImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Propane

202430JanAll DayBaia Mare Dam Release 2000Aurul Baia Mare Sasar River (RO)Industry:MiningCountry:RomaniaLanguage:ENLoC:Natural event Origin: ARIA Incident:Fluid release to waterHazards:ToxicImpact:ENVIRONMENTAL (Offsite)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Cyanide

202430JanAll DayPori Fire 2017Huntsman Pori (FI)Industry:ChemicalsCountry:FinlandLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Titanium Dioxide

202431JanAll DayMarcus Hook Explosion 1975Edgar M. Queeny | Corinthos Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania (US-PA)Industry:ShippingCountry:United StatesLanguage:EN Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Transport AccidentEffects:11 - 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Crude Oil

202431JanAll DayRaudhatain Terminal Explosion 2002Raudhatain Kuwait (KW)Industry:StorageCountry:KuwaitLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Crude Oil

202431JanAll DayHoeganaes Fires 2010Hoeganaes Gallatin (US-TN)Lessons:Compliance with Standards,Incident Investigation,Process KnowledgeIndustry:Metal ProcessingCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: CSB Incident:Dust explosionHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:MaintenanceImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:IronTopics:Combustible Dust

202431JanAll DaySynthron Explosion 2006Synthron Morganton (US-NC)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Emergency Preparedness,Operational Integrity,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Equipment IsolationImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Acrylic monomersTopics:Chemical Reaction

202431JanAll DayLINYI EXPLOSION 2015Linyi Huasheng Group, Shandong (CN)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Performance Indicators,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:Metal ProcessingCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: MKOPSC Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Organization Inadequate,Organized Procedures,Training/InstructionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Coke

February

202401FebAll DayAssociated Octel Fire 1994Associated Octel Ellesmere Port (GB)Lessons:Asset integrity,Control of Work,Operational IntegrityIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: HSE Incident:Jet flameHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Ethyl chloride

202401FebAll DayColumbia Disintegration 2003NASA Columbia Space Shuttle (US-TX)Industry:AerospaceCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overtemperature Origin: NASA Incident:COLLAPSEHazards:Mechanical/Kinetic/PotentialImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 Fatalities

202402FebAll DayBethlehem Steel Fire 2001Bethlehem Steel Corp. Chesterton (US-IN)Lessons:Control of Work,Operational Integrity,Operational ReadinessIndustry:Metal ProcessingCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: CSB Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:MaintenanceImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Coke gas

202404FebAll DayGryphon Alpha Damage 2011Gryphon Alpha UK North Sea (GB)Industry:OffshoreCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Natural event Origin: Marsh Incident:COLLISIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Crude Oil

202406FebAll DayWARSAW CHEMICAL EXPLOSION 2015Warsaw Chemical, Warsaw (US-IN)Lessons:Asset integrity,Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Operating Procedures,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder EngagementIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: MKOPSC Incident:VCEHazards:Flammable,ToxicImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Methanol

202407FebAll DayImperial Sugar Dust Explosion 2008Imperial Sugar Co. Port Wentworth (US-GA)Lessons:Asset integrity,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Incident Investigation,Management of Change,Operational Integrity,Risk AssessmentIndustry:Food & DrinkCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: CSB Incident:Dust explosionHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:HousekeepingImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:11 – 100 FatalitiesMaterial:SugarTopics:Combustible Dust

202407FebAll DayTechnic Explosion 2003Technic Inc. Cranston (US-RI)Lessons:Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Management of Change,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: CSB Incident:Dust explosionHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:HousekeepingImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:VariousTopics:Chemical Reaction

202407FebAll DayKleen Energy Explosion 2010Kleen Energy Middletown (US-CT)Lessons:Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Incident InvestigationIndustry:Fossil PowerCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: CSB Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:MaintenanceImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Methane

202408FebAll DayLIAOCHENG EXPLOSION 2015Liaocheng, Shandong (CN)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Performance Indicators,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:PetrochemicalsCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: MKOPSC Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Organization Inadequate,Organized Procedures,Training/InstructionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Ethanol

202408FebAll DayPCA (Deridder) Explosion 2017PCA DeRidder (US-LA)Lessons:Asset integrity,Commitment & Culture,Control of Work,Risk AssessmentIndustry:Pulp & PaperCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:MaintenanceImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202411FebAll DayPermaflex Longport Explosion 1980Permaflex Stoke (GB)Industry:ManufacturingCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: HSE Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:LPG

202411FebAll DayKwame Nkrumah Damage 2016Kwame Nkrumah Jubilee Field (GH)Industry:OffshoreCountry:GhanaLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:COLLAPSEHazards:FlammableImpact:COST (On Site)Effects:FinancialMaterial:Crude Oil

202412FebAll DayTesoro (Martinez) Toxic Release 2014Tesoro Martinez (US-CA)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Performance IndicatorsIndustry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: CSB Incident:Fluid release to groundHazards:CorrosiveContributory Factors:MaintenanceImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Sulfuric Acid

202412FebAll DayPetrobras (Espirito Santos FPSO) Explosion 2015Petrobras, FPSO Cidade de São Mateus, Espírito Santo (BR)Lessons:Asset integrity,Audits & Reviews,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Incident Investigation,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder Engagement,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:OffshoreCountry:BrazilLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: MKOPSC Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Design of Plant,Management Attitude,Organized Procedures,Process Analysis,SupervisionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Methane

202412FebAll DaySIMAR TOXIC RELEASE 2015Simar, Igualad (ES)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Competency,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder Engagement,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:SpainLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Runaway reaction explosionImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:< 100 Injuries

202413FebAll DayUniversal Freight Fire 1982Universal Freight Woodkirk (GB)Lessons:Emergency Preparedness,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder EngagementIndustry:WarehouseCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: HSE Incident:Pool fireHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (Offsite At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Octyl PhenolTopics:Chemical Reaction

202414FebAll DayUerdingen Explosion 1989Bayer Krefeld (DE)Industry:ChemicalsCountry:GermanyLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: Marsh Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:ReactiveImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Phthalates

202416FebAll DayValero (Sunray) Refinery Fire 2007Valero Sunray (US-TX)Lessons:Compliance with Standards,Management of Change,Risk AssessmentIndustry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Undertemperature Origin: CSB Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Containment FailureImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:PropaneTopics:Natural Hazards