“Dangerously Close”: CSB Examines the Fatal Explosion in West, Texas

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) on Jan. 29 released a safety video that explores the fatal April 17, 2013, fire and explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. in West, Texas, which resulted in 15 fatalities, more than 260 injuries and widespread community damage. The deadly fire and explosion occurred when approximately 30 tons of fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (FGAN) exploded after a fire at the storage and distribution facility caused it to heat up.

The 12-minute safety video, “Dangerously Close: Explosion in West, Texas,” includes a 3D animation of the fire and explosion as well as interviews with CSB investigators and Chairperson Vanessa Allen Sutherland. The video can be viewed on the CSB’s web site and on YouTube.

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