There was a deadly explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. chocolate plant in West Reading, Pennsylvania on March 24, 2023. Reports indicate that at least two workers were confirmed dead, with numerous others injured or missing at this time. The explosion was so large it...
Industrial Accident
Explosion at INEOS Plant in Pasadena, Texas
There was an explosion and fire at the INEOS Plant in Pasadena, Texas on March 22, 2023. Reports indicate that a fire broke out after the explosion. At least one worker was injured in the explosion and transported to a local hospital. The explosion involved a...
Explosion at Plant in Greenville, Michigan
There was an explosion at the Dicastal North America Plant in Greenville, Michigan on March 17, 2023. Reports indicate that a fire broke out after the explosion. The incident occurred in the plant's furnace room. One worker sustained burn injuries and was taken to...
Explosion and Fire at Wastewater Plant in Dundalk, Maryland
There was a fire and explosion at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dundalk, Maryland on March 15, 2023. Reports indicate that the fire involved thermal oil, used by Synagro, a contractor at the plant. There were at least seven workers present at the...
Fire and Explosion at Chemical Plant in Oregon
There was a fire and explosion at the AmeriTies West plant in The Dalles, Oregon on March 9, 2023. Reports indicate that a tank exploded at the facility. Earlier in the day, the tank had been cleaned, but diesel sludge and sawdust was left in it. The substance...
Fire at Asphalt Plant in Madison, North Carolina
There was a fire at the SealMaster facility in Madison, North Carolina on March 7, 2023. Reports indicate that a tank of liquid asphalt caught fire at the facility early Tuesday morning. Authorities were concerned the tank may explode, resulting in an evacuation of...
Fire at Pemex Refinery in Deer Park, Texas
There was a fire at the Pemex refinery in Deer Park, Texas on February 23, 2023. The fire occurred at Pemex's distillation unit. Reports indicate the refinery was shutdown Thursday night as a result. It is unclear if anyone was injured in this incident. There have...
Deadly Explosion at Bedford, Ohio Metals Plant
There was a deadly explosion at the I. Schumann & Co. metals plant in Bedford, Ohio on February 20, 2023. The explosion sent molten metal and debris into the sky. Reports indicate one worker was killed, and at least a dozen were injured as a result. The cause...
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...
Explosion at Kinder Morgan Gas Plant in Snyder, Texas
There was an explosion at the Kinder Morgan Plant in Snyder, Texas on January 31, 2023. The explosion is believed to have been caused by a blown transformer at the plant. Both the plant and nearby roads were shut down as a precaution. It is unclear if anyone was...