August, 2015

This is a repeating event

201505AugAll DayCHANGZHOU METHYLBENZENE EXPLOSION 2015Changzhou, Jiangsu (CN)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Process Knowledge,Risk AssessmentIndustry:StorageCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:UNKNOWN Origin: MKOPSC Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Toluene

Summary

Two methylbenzene storage tanks exploded

Source: A web-based collection and analysis of process safety incidents (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950423016302285)

Origin

MKOPSCMary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center

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