Industrial Fires & Explosions

Industrial Fires & Explosions

US Chemical Safety Board Publishes Safety Video on Watson Grinding Explosion CSB Publishes Safety Video on Watson Grinding Explosion

The January 2020 explosion at Watson Grinding killed two workers and a nearby resident, and destroyed homes in NW Houston, TX.

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Feb 25, 2025

Industrial Fires & Explosions

Cocoa Plant Destroyed by Massive Fire Cocoa Plant Destroyed by Massive Fire

byKristen Kazarian

Feb 13, 2025

1 Min Read

Industrial Fires & Explosions

13 Hospitalized from Explosion at Industrial Adhesives & Coatings Facility 13 Hospitalized from Explosion at Industrial Adhesives & Coatings Facility

byKristen Kazarian

Feb 10, 2025

1 Min Read

Firefighter fighting a fire

Industrial Fires & Explosions

Fire at Chemical Fiber Facility Kills 2, Injures 19 Fire at Chemical Fiber Facility Kills 2, Injures 19

byKristen Kazarian

Feb 6, 2025

1 Min Read

PharmaCann is a cannabis extraction company

Industrial Fires & Explosions

2 Injured from Explosion at Cannabis Extraction Plant 2 Injured from Explosion at Cannabis Extraction Plant

byKristen Kazarian

Jan 23, 2025

1 Min Read

Police, firefighters, and Klang Health Office officers were conducting inspections at the site on Tuesday.

Industrial Fires & Explosions

Chemical Explosion Levels Building, Injures 32 Chemical Explosion Levels Building, Injures 32

byKristen Kazarian

Jan 21, 2025

1 Min Read

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 Burns

Fire at Tyson Foods Plant Leads to Fire Crews with Chemical Burns

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

This first volume includes events in 15 states.

US Chemical Safety Board Offering Public Serious Chemical Incident Reports

US Chemical Safety Board Offering Public Serious Chemical Incident Reports

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The workers tried to extinguish the fire using the factory’s firefighting system

Industrial Fires & Explosions

Massive Fire Levels Entire Chemical Plant

Massive Fire Levels Entire Chemical Plant

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

CSB Video on BioLab Westlake fire

Industrial Fires & Explosions

US Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on 2020 BioLab Fire

US Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on 2020 BioLab Fire

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Acid spilled and mixed with chlorine

Industrial Fires & Explosions

20 Injured in Toxic Chemical Spill at Cheese Plant

20 Injured in Toxic Chemical Spill at Cheese Plant

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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 Plant

1 Killed in Major Fire at Tyson Foods Plant

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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