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Cocoa Plant Destroyed by Massive FireCocoa Plant Destroyed by Massive Fire

The fire happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday night in Kankakee County, IL.

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Feb 13, 2025
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Fire
Industrial Fires & Explosions
13 Hospitalized from Explosion at Industrial Adhesives & Coatings Facility13 Hospitalized from Explosion at Industrial Adhesives & Coatings Facility
byKristen Kazarian
Feb 10, 2025
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Firefighter fighting a fire
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Chemical Fiber Facility Kills 2, Injures 19Fire at Chemical Fiber Facility Kills 2, Injures 19
byKristen Kazarian
Feb 6, 2025
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PharmaCann is a cannabis extraction company
Industrial Fires & Explosions
2 Injured from Explosion at Cannabis Extraction Plant2 Injured from Explosion at Cannabis Extraction Plant
byKristen Kazarian
Jan 23, 2025
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Police, firefighters, and Klang Health Office officers were conducting inspections at the site on Tuesday.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Explosion Levels Building, Injures 32Chemical Explosion Levels Building, Injures 32
byKristen Kazarian
Jan 21, 2025
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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
byKristen Kazarian
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 Reports
US Chemical Safety Board Offering Public Serious Chemical Incident Reports
Jan 15, 2025
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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
Jan 13, 2025
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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
Jan 7, 2025
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
Dec 31, 2024
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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
Dec 31, 2024
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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
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

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