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To view this message in a browser, please click here CSB Release Factual Update into Fatal Incident in Odessa Texas July 27, 2020 - Washington, DC - Today, the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), released a factual update detailing the events surrounding an October 26, 2019, hydrogen sulfide release at a water flood station in Odessa, Texas. Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless, flammable, and toxic gas that is present in the area's oil and gas reservoirs. The site is operated by Aghorn Operating, Inc. (Aghorn). The release resulted in two fatalities - an Aghorn employee and his wife. The CSB's investigation is ongoing - to date the investigative team has determined the following details related to the fatal incident:
Following the incident, the CSB has completed the following activities:
The CSB's investigation is still ongoing - currently the board plans to release its final report in 2020. The CSB is an independent, non-regulatory federal agency whose mission is to drive chemical safety change through independent investigations to protect people and the environment. The agency's board members are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. CSB investigations looks into all aspects of chemical incidents, including physical causes such as equipment failure as well as inadequacies in regulations, industry standards, and safety management systems. For more information, contact public**At_Symbol_Here**csb.gov. |
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