Case Study: Insurers confirm the cause of a semiconductor machine explosion with Envista Forensics

Insurers validate 100% repair scope after semiconductor explosion with Envista Forensics

Envista Forensics was retained by insurers to investigate a catastrophic explosion and fire at a semiconductor manufacturing facility. The challenge was to determine the root cause of a crystal puller machine failure, assess the equipment damage, and evaluate the proposed repair scope and costs following a complete facility shutdown.

Envista Forensics' solution involved a detailed forensic engineering investigation, which included dismantling the machine and analyzing data to determine that a leak led to liquid metal embrittlement and a subsequent steam explosion. The vendor validated the cause and provided a confident assessment of the repair plan, ensuring the claim quantum for the insurers was fair and justified.