In this episode, Rob and Magi break down the CSB's incident report on the Honeywell Geismar facility, which includes three significant hydrofluoric acid releases that occurred between 2021 and 2024. They review the CSB's analysis of each incident, highlight safety issues and failures in process safety management, and review the CSB's recommendations for improving safety practices and preventing future incidents. Tune in to find out more and read the CSB's full report ⁠here⁠.
For more CSB final report breakdowns, check out the episodes below:Episode 122 - Incident Breakdown: 2023 Fire Heater Fire at Marathon Martinez Renewables Facility⁠Episode 105 - Incident Breakdown: 2022 Fatal Naphtha Release and Fire at BP-Husky Toledo Refinery in Ohio⁠Episode 97 - Incident Breakdown: 2020 Fatal Oil and Gas Well Blowout in Burleson County, Texas⁠