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| DPC Enterprises Chlorine Release |
| Festus, MO, August 14, 2002 |
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| An incorrect transfer hose ruptured at DPC Enterprises, leaking 48,000 pounds of chlorine from a parked rail car |
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Incident Description
On August 14, 2002, a chlorine transfer hose ruptured during a rail car unloading operation at the DPC Enterprises chlorine repackaging facility near Festus, Missouri. The hose rupture ultimately led to the release of 48,000 pounds of chlorine, causing three workers and 63 residents to seek medical treatment.
Investigation Status
The final report on this investigation was approved May 1, 2003.
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Final Investigation Report
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Digest of DPC Enterprises Investigation |
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News Release May 1, 2003 - CSB Board Votes 5-0 to Approve Report on DPC Chlorine Release, Calls for Industry-Wide System for Hose Identification |
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News Release December 4, 2002 - CSB Safety Advisory Calls for Validation of Chlorine Transfer Hoses |
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News Release August 21, 2002 - U.S. Chemical Safety Board Launches Full Investigation of St. Louis-Area Chlorine Gas Release |
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News Release August 14, 2002 - CSB Sends Assessment Team to Missouri Chlorine Leak Site |
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Slide Presentation from Community Meeting, Glendale, AZ, June 9, 2004 |
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Slide Presentation from Board Public Meeting, Festus, MO, May 1, 2003 |
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Federal Register Notice for Board Public Meeting, Festus, MO, May 1, 2003 |
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Transcript of Board Public Meeting, Festus, MO, May 1, 2003 |
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