Industrial Fires & Explosions

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 Refinery2 Dead, 35 Injured From Chemical Release at Refinery

The leak occurred Thursday evening and a shelter-in-place order was issued. The number of deaths/injuries could increase.

byKristen Kazarian
Oct 11, 2024
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toxic ammonia gas leak
Industrial Fires & Explosions
4 People Hospitalized With Burns From Chemical Plant Gas Leak4 People Hospitalized With Burns From Chemical Plant Gas Leak
byKristen Kazarian
Oct 10, 2024
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This is the third investigation into BioLab by CSB.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Investigating BioLab Chemical ReleaseChemical Safety Board Investigating BioLab Chemical Release
byKristen Kazarian
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Chemicals in drums
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Manufacturer to Pay $1.3M for Fatal ExplosionChemical Manufacturer to Pay $1.3M for Fatal Explosion
byKristen Kazarian
Oct 3, 2024
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This is not the first time Bio-Lab has been investigated by the CSB.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Investigating Bio-Lab Chemical FireChemical Safety Board Investigating Bio-Lab Chemical Fire
byKristen Kazarian
Oct 1, 2024
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A mechanical issue caused the fire.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Plant Fire Leaves Plumes of Dark Gray Clouds in SkyChemical Plant Fire Leaves Plumes of Dark Gray Clouds in Sky
byKristen Kazarian
Sep 30, 2024
2 Min Read
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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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
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
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
A vehicle crashed through a fence and into a pipeline valve.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Pipeline Explosion Leads to Evacuation
Chemical Pipeline Explosion Leads to Evacuation
Sep 17, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
Sadhana Nitro Chem Ltd.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
3 Dead, 4 Injured From Blast at Chemical Plant
3 Dead, 4 Injured From Blast at Chemical Plant
Sep 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The company does aerosols and other liquid packaging
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire, Explosion at Chemical Plant Force Evacuation
Fire, Explosion at Chemical Plant Force Evacuation
Sep 6, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
Dust explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Worker Burned in Explosion at Tyson Foods
Worker Burned in Explosion at Tyson Foods
Sep 3, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
The explosion occurred at lunchtime at the plant.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
4 Killed, 18 Injured in Pharmaceutical Plant Explosion
4 Killed, 18 Injured in Pharmaceutical Plant Explosion
Aug 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
An accident beforehand led to the explosion.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Chemical Plant Occurs After Railcar Accident
Explosion at Chemical Plant Occurs After Railcar Accident
Aug 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Road Fork #52 Mine had various unsafe conditions
Mining & Metals
US Department of Labor Completed Impact Inspections at 15 Mines
US Department of Labor Completed Impact Inspections at 15 Mines
Aug 7, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Many responders from various posts came out to the scene
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Ammonia Leak at Food Plant Sends 33 to Hospital
Ammonia Leak at Food Plant Sends 33 to Hospital
Aug 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
12 firefighting units responded to the blaze
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Major Fire at Royal Foods Plant Under Investigation
Major Fire at Royal Foods Plant Under Investigation
Aug 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Another incident occurred in September 2023
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at ADM Facility Causes Elevator Damage
Explosion at ADM Facility Causes Elevator Damage
Jul 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
BASF Germany largest complex in the world
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at BASF Plant Leaves 14 Injured
Explosion at BASF Plant Leaves 14 Injured
Jul 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The plant is the largest producer of tequila in the world.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Jose Cuervo Tequila Plant Update: 6 Now Dead
Explosion at Jose Cuervo Tequila Plant Update: 6 Now Dead
Jul 25, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Honewell LA plant toxic release update
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Gives Investigation Update Honeywell Toxic Chemical Release
CSB Gives Investigation Update Honeywell Toxic Chemical Release
Jul 19, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Pharma company explosion kills 1, injures 2
Industrial Fires & Explosions
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Chemical Plant Blast
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Chemical Plant Blast
Jul 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Huge Fire Overcomes Food Processing Plant
Huge Fire Overcomes Food Processing Plant
Jul 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
CSB video shows key safety issues on fatal chemical release
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on Fatal Chemical Release
Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on Fatal Chemical Release
Jul 12, 2024
byKristen Kazarian
Melbourne chemical plant fire is second at same facility in less than a year.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Massive Explosion, Fire Engulfs Chemical Factory
Massive Explosion, Fire Engulfs Chemical Factory
Jul 11, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
Fire at fish processing plant
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire Damages Several Buildings at Fish Processing Plant
Fire Damages Several Buildings at Fish Processing Plant
Jul 10, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
Tank cleaning company disregards safety violations second time, leading to another fatality.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
OSHA Cites Tank Cleaning Company Again for Safety Issues Leading to a Fatality
OSHA Cites Tank Cleaning Company Again for Safety Issues Leading to a Fatality
Jul 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Woman killed and more than a dozen injured in fertilizer warehouse fire
Industrial Fires & Explosions
One Killed, 15 Injured in Fertilizer Warehouse Fire
One Killed, 15 Injured in Fertilizer Warehouse Fire
Jul 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Cement factory explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Cement Factory Kills 2, Injures 14
Explosion at Cement Factory Kills 2, Injures 14
Jul 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Marcal Paper factory fire
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Paper Processing Plant that Was Previously Destroyed in 2019
Fire at Paper Processing Plant that Was Previously Destroyed in 2019
Jul 7, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
CSB investigation finds 4 safety issues that resulted in the fatal fire.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Issues Final Report on Fatal 2022 Fire at BP-Husky Refinery
CSB Issues Final Report on Fatal 2022 Fire at BP-Husky Refinery
Jun 26, 2024
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Li-ion battery facility fire claims 23 lives
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Lithium-Ion Plant Kills 23
Fire at Lithium-Ion Plant Kills 23
Jun 25, 2024
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CSB updates investigation into Dow LA toxic chemical release
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Updates Investigation on 2023 Toxic Chemical Release
CSB Updates Investigation on 2023 Toxic Chemical Release
Jun 20, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Fire at meat processing plant diverts traffic in 2 states
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire Breaks Out at Meat Processing Plant
Fire Breaks Out at Meat Processing Plant
Jun 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian

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