Today theU.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB)announced that it will hold a public meeting on February 7, 2013, to present the findings from its investigation into the March 21, 2011, fire and explosion that occurred at theCarbide Industries facilitylocated in Louisville, Kentucky.
的accidentfatally injured two workers and two others were injured when an electric arc furnace (EAF) over pressured and emitted powdered debris, hot gases, and molten calcium carbide. The hot gases and debris blown from the furnace broke through the double-pane reinforced glass window of the control room, severely burning the two workers inside; they died within 24 hours from burn injuries.
CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso said, “The CSB’s public meeting will present the formal findings and safety recommendations resulting from this tragic accident, I encourage members of the public to attend the CSB’s meeting.”
该会议将在Seelbach希尔顿，肯塔基州路易斯维尔500街，肯塔基州路易斯维尔（Louisville），在6:30下午6:30。美东时间。
The meeting will include a public comment period where members of the audience are encouraged to remark on the board’s findings and recommendations. At the conclusion of the public comment period, the Board will consider whether to approve the final report and recommendations.
The Board meeting is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required to attend the public meeting in person; to register for the event, please send email topublicmeeting@csb.gov. Members of the audience will have an opportunity to comment on the draft report and new safety recommendations, as presented by the investigative staff.
The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents. The agency’s board members are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. CSB investigations look into all aspects of chemical accidents, including physical causes such as equipment failure as well as inadequacies in regulations, industry standards, and safety management systems.
The Board does not issue citations or fines but does make safety recommendations to plants, industry organizations, labor groups, and regulatory agencies such as OSHA and EPA. Visit our Web site,www.csb.gov
