There was a fire at the OxyChem vinyls plant in La Porte, Texas on June 21, 2022. According to reports, the fire began in a pump at the facility. The fire released significant smoke into the atmosphere. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames early on...
Industrial Accident
Explosion at Chemical Plant in Wooster, Ohio
There was an explosion at the Quasar energy plant in Wooster, Ohio on June 14, 2022. Three workers were injured during the explosion, which occurred in the facility's digestion unit which processes biosolids. The three workers were taken to a local hospital for...
Explosion at Freeport LNG Facility in Freeport, Texas
There was an explosion at the Freeport LNG facility in Freeport, Texas on June 8, 2022. The explosion occurred at Freeport LNG's facility located on Quintana Island. The plant is an oil and gas export facility. The cause of the explosion remains under...
Deadly Accident involving Crane at Pine Bluff, Arkansas Rice Mill
There was a deadly accident involving a crane in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on June 7, 2022. The accident occurred at Producer's Rice Mill. Reports indicate during work a crane fell over onto a contractor performing work outside the facility. The victim has been...
Fire and Explosion at Omaha, Nebraska Chemical Plant
There was a fire and explosion at the Nox Crete Chemical Plant in Omaha, Nebraska on May 30, 2022. The facility produces a number of chemicals. Reports indicate that fifty firefighters were on site to battle the three alarm blaze. Explosions were heard as propane...
Explosion at Ethanol Plant in Coshocton County, Ohio
There was an explosion at the Three Rivers Energy Plant in Conesville, Ohio on May 20, 2022. Reports indicate that workers at the facility were commissioning a grain dryer prior to start up when it exploded. It is unclear what led to the explosion. Luckily for all...
Explosion and Fire at Wisconsin Manufacturing Plant – 6 Injured
There was a fire and explosion at Summerset Marine Construction in Eagle, Wisconsin on May 19, 2022. Reports indicate that the explosion began in the welding bay. The facility manufactures docks and piers. At the time of the explosion, there were 24 workers at the...
Fire at Valero Refinery in Meraux, Louisiana
There was a fire at the Valero Refinery in Meraux, Louisiana on April 23, 2022. The fire is believed to have occurred at the refinery's Rose Unit. Firefighters discovered a leak at the plant which allowed the fire to burn. Two employees and six contractors were...
Hydrogen Explosion at Plant in Towanda, Pennsylvania – Multiple Injuries
There was a hydrogen explosion at the Global Tungsten & Powders Plant in Towanda, Pennsylvania on April 21, 2022. The facility manufactures powders including: tungsten, tungsten carbide, molybdenum, and cobalt. According to reports, at least five workers at the...
Fire and Explosion at Aluminum Plant in Ohio
There was an explosion and fire at the Imperial Aluminum Plant in Minerva, Ohio on April 20, 2022. According to reports, at least one worker was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The worker was operating machinery at the plant when the explosion...