CSB Publishes Update on TS USA Investigation – 9-26-24

Yesterday, the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) published a brief update for their investigation of the fatal May 30^th, 2024 chemical incident at the TS USA facility in Chattanooga, TN. The update provides a summary of the incident and provides the following description of the scope of the continuing investigation:

• The cause of the molten salt eruption

• Hazard Analyses of Liquid Nitriding Processes

• TS USA’s Hazard Identification Program

• TS USA’s Safety Management Systems

• HEF and TS USA’s Corporate Governance of Safety Programs

• Regulatory and Industry Guidance for Liquid Nitriding Facilities