CSB Investigators Deploying to Incident at the Husky Energy Oil Refinery in Superior, Wisconsin
A four-person investigative team from the US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is deploying to the scene of an incident which reportedly injured multiple workers at the Husky Energy oil refinery in Superior, Wisconsin.
The refinery was shutting down in preparation for a five-week turnaround when an explosion was reported around 10 am CDT on the 26th April.
According to initial reports, several people were transported to area hospitals with injuries. There have been no reports of fatalities. Residents and area schools near the refinery were asked to evacuate due to heavy smoke.
The CSB is an independent, non-regulatory federal agency charged with investigating serious chemical incidents. The agency’s board members are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
CSB investigations look into all aspects of chemical accidents, including physical causes such as equipment failure as well as inadequacies in regulations, industry standards, and safety management systems.
The Board does not issue citations or fines but does make safety recommendations to plants, industry organisations, labour groups, and regulatory agencies such as OSHA and EPA. Visit their website, www.csb.gov.
Source: US Chemical Safety Board