Brewery Contamination Analysis
Background The craft beer industry has grown dramatically over the past decade, bringing beer lovers some of the best and most unique beers to the…
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Chemical Explosion and Injury Accident
Background Several employees were severely burned and injured from an explosion at a manufacturing facility during cleaning operations. Company cleaning procedures for process equipment required…
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Two-Vehicle Accident
Background Early in the morning at around 6:35 a.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred at an intersection. A Ford truck was southbound, while a Dodge truck…
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Construction Cost Overrun and Schedule Delay at Major Hotel and Convention Center Complex
Background The failure of a structural steel threaded rod tension member reportedly caused damage to a 2.5 million-square-foot hotel and convention center construction project, resulting…
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Construction Deficiencies at Federal Courthouse
Background During the construction phase of a Federal Courthouse, the courthouse was experiencing moisture intrusions at various locations due to alleged construction delays in the…
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Construction Zone Accident Evaluation
Background A young and relatively inexperienced automobile driver was stopped at an intersection facing northbound, waiting to merge with westbound traffic. At the same time,…
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Crane Assembly Accident Investigation
Background During the assembly of a bulk unloading port crane, the crane boom section was dropped by assisting cranes lifting it into position, causing substantial…
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Power Plant Steam Strainer Failure
Background During operation, several steam strainer baskets reportedly failed at a power plant comprised of Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Units (CCGT). Each of the units…
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Snack Manufacturing Facility Fire
Background A fire occurred inside a 50,000-square-foot warehouse utilized by a snack manufacturing facility. The involved building was an old warehouse that had originally housed…
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Pipeline Failure Analysis
Background A major company’s pipelines allegedly experienced 194 spills of crude oil and petroleum products. A federal regulatory agency said that the company’s pipeline spills…
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Monomer Cargo Ship Collision
Background A cargo ship was carrying chemical monomers from the US Gulf Coast to northeastern Asia. When close to their destination, they collided with another…
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Vehicle Passenger Ejection Accident
Background A claimant testified that they were sitting in the back seat of a convertible when the driver swerved hard to the left which ejected…
