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Bayer CropScience Pesticide Waste Tank Explosion
Institute, WV, August 28, 2008
 
Bayer CropScience Pesticide Waste Tank Explosion
Scene of August 28 tank explosion at Bayer CropScience facility.

Incident Description
Two workers were fatally injured when a waste tank containing the pesticide methomyl violently exploded, damaging a process unit at the Bayer CropScience chemical plant in Institute, West Virginia.

Investigation Status
The CSB will be holding a public meeting on April 23, 2009, at West Virginia State Unviersity in Institute, West Virginia, to present preliminary findings from its investigation. To RSVP for the public meeting please Click here

News Releases News Release April 23, 2009 - In Preliminary Findings, CSB Investigators Report Bayer CropScience Explosion Was Caused by Runaway Chemical Reaction; Cite Significant Lapses in Process Safety, Outdated Operating Procedures
News Releases News Release April 21, 2009 - In House Testimony, CSB Chairman John Bresland Cites Significant Lapses in Process Safety in August 2008 Bayer CropScience Explosion
News Releases News Release March 13, 2009 - CSB to Hold Public Meeting in Institute, West Virginia on April 23; Investigators will Present Preliminary Findings and Board will Hear Public Comments on the Fatal Explosion at Bayer CropScience
News Releases News Release August 29, 2008 - CSB Deploys to Fatal Accident at Bayer CropScience in West Virginia