Industrial Fires & Explosions

Explosions have occurred throughout the year from dust, chemical reactions and more.

Industrial Fires & Explosions

Top 6 Explosions of 2024 Top 6 Explosions of 2024

These explosions were the largest we covered in 2024.

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Dec 13, 2024

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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

byKristen Kazarian

Dec 9, 2024

1 Min Read

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

byKristen Kazarian

Nov 25, 2024

1 Min Read

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

byKristen Kazarian

Nov 22, 2024

1 Min Read

Officials found the cause of the explosion.

Industrial Fires & Explosions

Chemical Safety Board Investigating Fatal Louisville Explosion Chemical Safety Board Investigating Fatal Louisville Explosion

byKristen Kazarian

Nov 21, 2024

1 Min Read

Steel tanks at a chemical facility

Industrial Fires & Explosions

Fire at Chemical Plant Causes Nearby Explosions Fire at Chemical Plant Causes Nearby Explosions

byKristen Kazarian

Nov 20, 2024

1 Min Read

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

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

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

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

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

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

EPA officials monitored 77 valves and two pumps

DuPont Plant Fined $480,000 for Chemical Release

DuPont Plant Fined $480,000 for Chemical Release

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Those charged face US $8.3 million in fines

48 Officials Charged with Fatal Chemical Blast that Killed 13

48 Officials Charged with Fatal Chemical Blast that Killed 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Dust explosion

Industrial Fires & Explosions

Worker Burned in Explosion at Tyson Foods

Worker Burned in Explosion at Tyson Foods

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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