There was an explosion at the Seneca Petroleum Plant in Lemont, Illinois on April 25, 2023. Reports indicate there was an explosion in an asphalt tank at the plant. The explosion killed one worker, and injured a second one. The victim has been identified as Dru...
Industrial Accident
Explosion at ADM Plant in Decatur, Illinois
There was an explosion at the ADM Plant in Decatur, Illinois on April 20, 2023. Reports indicate that a dust explosion occurred at a grain elevator at the plant. Three workers sustained burns and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The cause of the...
NTSB Report on Deadly Incident in Castroville, Texas
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the September 22, 2021 incident when an equipment operator was struck and killed by a suspended load of steel grating material in Castroville, Texas. The contract worker was employed by W.T. Byler...
Deadly Explosion at Ethanol Plant in Wood River, Nebraska
There was a deadly explosion at the Green Plains Ethanol Plant in Wood River, Nebraska on April 17, 2023. Reports indicate that an explosion occurred while workers were performing maintenance on a stillage tank. One employee at Green Plains was killed in the...
Explosion and Fire at Dairy Mill in Dimmitt, Texas
There was an explosion at South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas on April 10, 2023. Reports indicate that an explosion occurred at the dairy facility, before fire quickly engulfed the building. Several workers were injured during the incident, and at least one woman was...
Fire at Chemical Storage Facility in St. Rose, Louisiana
There was a fire at the International-Matex Tank Terminals chemical storage facility in St. Rose, Louisiana on April 3, 2023. Reports indicate that a fire broke out in one storage vessel on Monday afternoon. Two contractors sustained injuries and were taken to a...
Deadly Explosion at Plant in West Reading, Pennsylvania
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...
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...