CSB Releases Final Aghorn Investigation Into Hydrogen Sulfide Release – Repor
CSB Releases Final Report into 2019 Hydrogen Sulfide Release at the Aghorn Operating Waterflood Station in Odessa, Texas
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released its final report and associated materials into the October 26, 2019, hydrogen sulfide release at the Aghorn Operating waterflood station in Odessa, Texas (CSB No. 2020-01-I-TX).
The Aghorn investigation file can now be located in the Closed Investigations section of the CSB’s website, and includes:
- Video of Board Meeting
- Staff presentations, to include overview of incident and outcomes
- Chairman Opening and Closing Statements
- Final Report
The CSB’s core mission activities include conducting incident investigations; formulating preventive or mitigative recommendations based on investigation findings and advocating for their implementation; issuing reports containing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations arising from incident investigations; and conducting studies on chemical hazards.