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Chemical Release
ExxonMobil Worker Dies Following Chemical Exposure in Baytown, Texas
There was a hazardous materials incident at the ExxonMobil Olefins Plant in Baytown, Texas on February 17, 2023. The worker was transported to Methodist Hospital in Baytown where he was pronounced dead. Reports indicate there was a strong chemical odor coming from...
Fire at Sulfur Plant in Atmore, Alabama
There was a fire at a Sulfur Plant in Atmore, Alabama on January 6, 2023. According to reports, a fire broke out in a warehouse at Tiger-Sul Products. A shelter in place was issued for nearby residents. It is unclear if anyone was burned in the fire. The incident...
Fire at Fertilizer Plant in Grant County, Washington
There was a fire at the Wilbur-Ellis Fertilizer Plant in Grant County, Washington on October 23, 2022. According to reports, a fire broke out at the plant, which was quickly engulfed by flames. The plant was constructed entirely of wood, resulting in the fire's...
Fire at Prime Eco Chemical Plant in Wharton, Texas
A large fire broke out at the Prime Eco Group Chemical Plant in Wharton, Texas on August 2, 2022. According to reports, a fire broke out in one of the buildings of the plant on Tuesday night. A shelter in place for nearby residents was issued due to concerns...
Fire and Chemical Release at Olin Plant at Dow Chemical in Plaquemine
There was a fire and release of chlorine at the Olin Plant at Dow Chemical in Plaquemine, Louisiana on April 18, 2022. The release of chlorine resulted in a shelter in place being issued for residents of Iberville Parish. According to reports, chlorine could be...
Explosion at Dyno Nobel Ammonia Plant in Waggaman, Louisiana
There was an explosion at the Dyno Nobel ammonia plant in Waggaman, Louisiana on February 17, 2022. The plant is located in the Cornerstone chemical complex. The facility produces ammonia for use in explosives and industrial uses. Exposure to ammonia has a number of...
Fire at Weaver Fertilizer Plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
There was a fire at the Weaver Fertilizer Plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on January 31, 2022. The plant stores over 300 tons of ammonia nitrate. Thousands of local residents were evacuated over concerns the ammonia nitrate would explode. Reports indicate...
Explosion and Chemical Release at Oxychem Plant in Ingleside, Texas
There was an explosion at the Oxychem Chemical Plant in Ingleside, Texas on January 27, 2022. Reports indicate that a valve ruptured when workers at the plant started up a piece of equipment. This resulted in a release of chlorine which ignited. Crews were able to...
Explosion at Westlake Chemical South Plant in Sulphur, Louisiana
There was an explosion at the Westlake Chemical South Plant in Sulphur, Louisiana on January 26, 2022. Reports indicate an Ethylene Dichloride storage tank exploded at the plant. Ethylene Dichloride is a chemical used in the production of plastic and vinyl products,...