Accident: Watson Grinding Fatal Explosion and Fire
Location: Location: Houston, TX
Accident Occurred On: 01/24/2020 | Final Report Released On: 06/29/2023
Accident Type: Explosion and Fire
Investigation Status: The CSB's final report was release June 29, 2023.
The massive explosion fatally injured two workers and caused extensive damage to nearby structures.
Urge member companies that handle hazardous chemicals to share information with their customers about (1) the safety issues described in this report and (2) why their customers should develop and implement effective process safety management systems as part of their own internal safety programs, including informing member companies’ customers about CGA P-86, Guideline for Process Safety Management, the Center for Chemical Process Safety’s Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety, or an equivalent approach.
Provide your customers with information about (1) the safety issues described in this report and (2) why your customers should develop and implement effective process safety management systems as part of their own internal safety programs, including informing customers about CGA P-86, Guideline for Process Safety Management, the Center for Chemical Process Safety’s Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety, or an equivalent approach.