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CSB issues update on fatal AES explosion investigation

The CSB is investigating Accurate Energetic Systems’ “melt-pour” manufacturing process, process safety management, and industry guidance for commercial high explosive manufacturing.
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Safety responsibilities of each mining occupation in the U.S.

Each mining role requires different knowledge to support a strong safety culture, from operational safety to regulatory compliance and site-specific policy development and enforcement.

CSB issues update on fatal AES explosion investigation

March 16, 2026 · The CSB is investigating Accurate Energetic Systems’ “melt-pour” manufacturing process, process safety management, and industry guidance for commercial high explosive manufacturing.

Safety responsibilities of each mining occupation in the U.S.

February 23, 2026 · Each mining role requires different knowledge to support a strong safety culture, from operational safety to regulatory compliance and site-specific policy development and enforcement.

CSB issues update on investigation of two NOx releases at Austin Powder

December 18, 2025 · A CSB investigation update indicates hazardous nitrogen oxide gas released at Austin Powder in Ohio when a cooling system was shut down and in Tennessee during failed reactor startups.

CSB team to investigate Accurate Energetic Systems explosion

October 27, 2025 · ATF has finished clearing undetonated explosives and other hazardous materials from the AES site. The CSB is sending a team this week to investigate the explosion that killed 16.