Federal investigators say they now know the origin of the Givaudan Sense Colour factory explosion in Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood last week.
The ATF said the explosion happened when cooking vessel number 6 failed.
Special Agent In Charge of Louisville ATF, Shawn Morrow said it was an industrial accident and there is no indication anyone did anything intentional to cause the explosion.
Investigators said that vessel contained a caramel coloring the plant manufactured and there was some indication it did not vent properly. That caused over-pressurization and the explosion.
AFT also believes there had been maintenance issues with that vessel.
Investigators said surveillance video from inside the factory, 135 interviews, and a black box of data all led them to cooking vessel 6.
ATF wants residents of the area to know there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The scene is secure and the plant is no longer in operation.
Even though phase one of the investigation is wrapped up, Chief Brian O’Neill of the Louisville Fire Department says this is still an open case.
The investigation into the workplace accident will continue as OSHA and other state agencies work directly with the company.
Source: WAVE
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