News Releases

Statement from the CSB's Chairperson Vanessa Allen Sutherland on FY 2018 Budget

Chairperson Statement on FY 18 Budget

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CSB Investigators Deploying to Explosion at Packaging Corporation of America plant in DeRidder, Louisiana

A three-person investigative team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is deploying to the scene of an incident that killed three workers and reportedly injured seven on Wednesday, February 8 at the Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) plant in DeRidder, Louisiana.

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CSB Releases New Safety Video Detailing Investigation into 2013 Fatal Fire and Explosion at the Williams Olefins Plant in Geismar, LA

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a safety video of its investigation of the June 13, 2013 explosion and fire at the Williams Olefins Plant in Geismar, Louisiana, which killed two workers and injured an additional 167.

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CSB Releases 2016 Impact Report

View the CSB's 2016 Impact Report

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CSB Investigators Deploying to Fire at ExxonMobil Refinery in Baton Rouge, LA

Three person investigative team will begin inquiry

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Chemical Safety Board Deploying to Site of Chemical Release in Atchison, Kansas

An investigative team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has deployed to the scene of a chemical release that led to a shelter-in-place order for thousands of residents and at least 85 members of the public seeking medical attention in Atchison, Kansas.

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U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases 2017 to 2021 Strategic Plan

CSB Releases New 5 Year Strategic Plan

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CSB Releases Final Case Study into 2013 Explosion and Fire at Williams Olefins Plant in Geismar, Louisiana

Case Study Concludes that Process Safety Management Deficiencies During 12 Years Prior to the Incident Led to the Explosion

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