Recognize fragile rooflights before access: The Kentucky demolition fatality (2022)
Kentucky FACE 22KY046 reports a fatal fall through a skylight on 24 May 2022 during demolition. It addresses assessment, fall protection, training and communication.
Case studies
Separate early reports from final findings: The DuPont La Porte release
CSB’s initial DuPont update and final-report release represent different stages. An investigation-start notice does not establish final causation.
One task changes another: The DuPont La Porte methyl mercaptan release
Four workers died in the 15 November 2014 DuPont La Porte release. CSB reported that a pressure problem thought unrelated was connected to pipe-clearing work.
Rescue preparation before a nitrogen emergency
Unprepared rescue entry can create further casualties. HSE addresses rescue equipment, training and emergency arrangements before work.
Cleaning beneath a conveyor: The Massachusetts rock-crusher fatality (2002)
US FACE 02MA001 describes a fatal conveyor/idler entanglement on 7 February 2002. Investigators recommended guarding, hazard analysis, training and lockout/tagout.
Hot work near a tank: The PCA DeRidder tank explosion (2017)
Learn about sampling coverage and hot-work preparation from the PCA tank explosion.