Givaudan, U.S. Chemical Safety Board and explosion

Federal investigation board releases update on Givaudan explosion in Louisville
Investigators from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board and Hazard Investigation Board released an update Thursday that offers new details about the Givaudan Sense Colour factory explosion that killed two workers and flung debris hundreds of feet away into residential areas in November.
Investigators looking into whether 'hazardous chemical reaction' caused Givaudan plant explosion
"We have seen this kind of incident before, and it often is because of a decomposition chemical reaction inside of the vessel," Lauren Grim said.
How did the Givaudan plant explosion happen? U.S. Chemical Safety Board releases full report
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has released its final report on the explosion at Louisville's Givaudan facility that killed two employees last November.
Federal investigators release latest findings in deadly Givaudan plant explosion in Louisville
According to the board's latest report, released Thursday, problems at the plant started around 2 p.m. Nov. 12, the day of the explosion.
Chemical Safety Board releases update on what led to deadly Givaudan explosion
The CSB found the reactor vessel’s automated vent valve was almost fully closed after the blast. The valve is supposed to automatically open to relieve pressure.
CSB investigators: Automated vent valve on reactor was almost fully closed after Louisville plant explosion
CSB investigators discovered the reactor vessel's automated vent valve was almost completely closed, and that it was designed to open so it could relieve pressure and maintain the setpoint.
Clifton neighbors still fighting for answers in aftermath of Louisville's Givaudan plant explosion
One of the greatest frustrations for residents has been the lack of coordination between agencies and stakeholders.
What caused Givaudan plant explosion in Louisville explained by U.S. Chemical Safety Board
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'The vent didn't open': Community heartbroken over reported equipment failure minutes before Givaudan plant explosion
"The employees were doing everything they were supposed to... it was the equipment that malfunctioned, which means it's ...
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Clifton residents react to federal Givaudan investigation
An ongoing investigation by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) finds that in just 16 minutes, the container exploded. The ...
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Community invited to hear next steps for Givaudan and the site after explosion
A public meeting Tuesday night will address the aftermath of the November explosion at Givaudan Color Sense in Clifton.