CSB “Shock to the System” Video Released

This week, the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a short video detailing the events which triggered the hydraulic shock and ensuing ammonia release at Millard Refrigerated Services in the summer of 2010. Through helpful graphics and a step-by-step explanation of the scenario as it unfolded, the CSB highlights the safety lessons learned, demonstrating how catastrophic accidents such as this one can be prevented in the future.

The full video can be found here.