Industrial Fires & Explosions

This is the second fire at a Tyson plant in a few weeks.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Tyson Foods Plant Leads to Fire Crews with Chemical BurnsFire at Tyson Foods Plant Leads to Fire Crews with Chemical Burns

More than a dozen firefighters were treated for chemical burns after battling the fire that broke out at a Tyson Foods plant in Berryville, AR.

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Jan 16, 2025
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This first volume includes events in 15 states.
Chemical
US Chemical Safety Board Offering Public Serious Chemical Incident ReportsUS Chemical Safety Board Offering Public Serious Chemical Incident Reports
byKristen Kazarian
Jan 15, 2025
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The workers tried to extinguish the fire using the factory’s firefighting system
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Massive Fire Levels Entire Chemical PlantMassive Fire Levels Entire Chemical Plant
byKristen Kazarian
Jan 13, 2025
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CSB Video on BioLab Westlake fire
Industrial Fires & Explosions
US Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on 2020 BioLab FireUS Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on 2020 BioLab Fire
byKristen Kazarian
Jan 7, 2025
Acid spilled and mixed with chlorine
Industrial Fires & Explosions
20 Injured in Toxic Chemical Spill at Cheese Plant20 Injured in Toxic Chemical Spill at Cheese Plant
byKristen Kazarian
Dec 31, 2024
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The poultry union stated that several union workers were severely burned by the fire.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
1 Killed in Major Fire at Tyson Foods Plant1 Killed in Major Fire at Tyson Foods Plant
byKristen Kazarian
Dec 31, 2024
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This is the third incident for the company since July.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Grain Elevator Led to Multiple Emergency Crew Response
Fire at Grain Elevator Led to Multiple Emergency Crew Response
Dec 19, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Seymour Paint manufactures spray paint, specialty paint and coatings, adhesives, and more.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Paint Facility Leaves 2 Hospitalized
Explosion at Paint Facility Leaves 2 Hospitalized
Dec 17, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The explosion could be heard from 2 km (1.24 mi) away.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Cement Plant Explosion Injures 2
Cement Plant Explosion Injures 2
Dec 16, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Explosions have occurred throughout the year from dust, chemical reactions and more.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
6 Worst Explosions of 2024
6 Worst Explosions of 2024
Dec 13, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Carbon monoxide is colorless and has no taste or odor
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Carbon Monoxide Leak at Meat Processing Plant Leads to Worker Hospitalizations
Carbon Monoxide Leak at Meat Processing Plant Leads to Worker Hospitalizations
Dec 9, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
TPC pleaded guilty to criminal violations
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Texas Reaches $12.6M Settlement in 2019 Chemical Plant Explosion
Texas Reaches $12.6M Settlement in 2019 Chemical Plant Explosion
Nov 25, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The fertilizer plant produces organic and compound fertilizers
Industrial Fires & Explosions
3 Dead, 9 Injured in Fertilizer Plant Explosion
3 Dead, 9 Injured in Fertilizer Plant Explosion
Nov 22, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Officials found the cause of the explosion.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Investigating Fatal Louisville Explosion
Chemical Safety Board Investigating Fatal Louisville Explosion
Nov 21, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Steel tanks at a chemical facility
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Chemical Plant Causes Nearby Explosions
Fire at Chemical Plant Causes Nearby Explosions
Nov 20, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
A typical refrigeration unit
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Releases Update on July 2024 Hazardous Ammonia Release
Chemical Safety Board Releases Update on July 2024 Hazardous Ammonia Release
Nov 20, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The fire started in a spray dryer area
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Large Fire at Chemical Plant Results in Evacuations
Large Fire at Chemical Plant Results in Evacuations
Nov 18, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
A shelter in place order was issued
Industrial Fires & Explosions
2 Dead, 11 Injured in Explosion at Food Coloring Plant
2 Dead, 11 Injured in Explosion at Food Coloring Plant
Nov 13, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Emergency crews were still searching for missing workers
Industrial Fires & Explosions
3 Killed, 3 Injured in Chemical Warehouse Fire
3 Killed, 3 Injured in Chemical Warehouse Fire
Nov 11, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Stock image of firefighters spraying water at the base of orange flames.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Large Fire, Explosion at Lithium-ion Battery Plant Results in Evacuations
Large Fire, Explosion at Lithium-ion Battery Plant Results in Evacuations
Oct 31, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
EPA officials monitored 77 valves and two pumps
Chemical
DuPont Plant Fined $480,000 for Chemical Release
DuPont Plant Fined $480,000 for Chemical Release
Oct 30, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Those charged face US $8.3 million in fines
Chemical
48 Officials Charged with Fatal Chemical Blast that Killed 13
48 Officials Charged with Fatal Chemical Blast that Killed 13
Oct 29, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The explosion was from a chemical mixing tank
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Zinc Factory Kills 2, Injures Dozens More
Explosion at Zinc Factory Kills 2, Injures Dozens More
Oct 28, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Other lawsuits have been filed on behalf of residents.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against BioLab for Chemical Release & Fire
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against BioLab for Chemical Release & Fire
Oct 21, 2024
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Contracted maintenances crews from two companies wore different personal protection gear.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Releases Video on Fatal Chemical Release at Wacker Polysilicon
CSB Releases Video on Fatal Chemical Release at Wacker Polysilicon
Oct 18, 2024
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Explosion took place in the grain handling area
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Dust Explosion Reported in Nebraska Grain Elevator
Dust Explosion Reported in Nebraska Grain Elevator
Oct 17, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The hydrogen leak was reportedly due to work on a flange at the facility.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
2 Dead, 35 Injured From Chemical Release at Refinery
2 Dead, 35 Injured From Chemical Release at Refinery
Oct 11, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
toxic ammonia gas leak
Industrial Fires & Explosions
4 People Hospitalized With Burns From Chemical Plant Gas Leak
4 People Hospitalized With Burns From Chemical Plant Gas Leak
Oct 10, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
This is the third investigation into BioLab by CSB.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Investigating BioLab Chemical Release
Chemical Safety Board Investigating BioLab Chemical Release
Oct 7, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Chemicals in drums
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Manufacturer to Pay $1.3M for Fatal Explosion
Chemical Manufacturer to Pay $1.3M for Fatal Explosion
Oct 3, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
This is not the first time Bio-Lab has been investigated by the CSB.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Investigating Bio-Lab Chemical Fire
Chemical Safety Board Investigating Bio-Lab Chemical Fire
Oct 1, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
A mechanical issue caused the fire.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Plant Fire Leaves Plumes of Dark Gray Clouds in Sky
Chemical Plant Fire Leaves Plumes of Dark Gray Clouds in Sky
Sep 30, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The facility uses liquid nitrating for parts
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Issues Update on Fatal Chemical Eruption in May 2024
CSB Issues Update on Fatal Chemical Eruption in May 2024
Sep 27, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
A railway safety act was introduced in 2023
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Residents Near Ohio Derailment Awarded $600M
Residents Near Ohio Derailment Awarded $600M
Sep 27, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
This was one of the worst in the country's history.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Coal Mine Explosion Kills 34 Workers
Coal Mine Explosion Kills 34 Workers
Sep 23, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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