An explosion and fire at an industrial facility in Logan Township, New Jersey on March 5, 2026 left multiple people hospitalized, including the owner of the company and several employees. The blast occurred at Savita Naturals, a facility that processes cocoa butter...
Industrial Accident
Suspected Carbon Monoxide Leak Sends Workers to Hospitals in North Carolina
A suspected carbon monoxide leak can turn an ordinary workday into a medical emergency in minutes. On February 25, 2026, officials reported that a facility in Greenville, North Carolina was evacuated following a suspected carbon monoxide leak at the Boviet Solar...
What Is Thermal Runaway? Understanding One of the Most Dangerous Industrial Chemical Emergencies
Understanding Thermal Runaway in Industrial Facilities Thermal runaway is one of the most dangerous types of industrial chemical emergencies because it can rapidly escalate into catastrophic fires, explosions, toxic releases, and mass-casualty events. The term refers...
One Killed and Two Injured in Industrial Accident at Belle Rose Plant in Louisiana
A worker was killed and two others were injured during an industrial accident at a plant in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Authorities say the incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. at the GIE plant located at the end of Grand Bayou Road in...
One Dead and Three Injured After Explosion at Perdue Feed Mill in North Carolina
A devastating explosion rocked the Perdue feed mill facility in Cofield, North Carolina, in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 21, 2026. According to Hertford County officials, the blast occurred around 2:15 a.m., leaving one worker dead and three others...
Pipeline Fire Near Skunk River in Washington County, Iowa
An underground pipeline explosion and fire in rural Washington County, Iowa, prompted a large emergency response on February 14, 2026. Authorities reported that multiple 9-1-1 calls were received around 10:50 a.m. describing a large fire and explosion in the 2000...
Worker Dies Following Fire at Valero Refinery in Ardmore, Oklahoma
New information has emerged following the February 9, 2026 fire at the Valero refinery in Ardmore, Oklahoma, five individuals were transported for medical evaluation after the incident. Tragically, the family of one of the injured workers, has now confirmed that he...
Fire at Valero’s Ardmore Refinery Sends Five Workers to the Hospital
A fire broke out at the Valero refinery in Ardmore, Oklahoma on February 9, 2026. The refinery, located in northeast Ardmore near Refinery Road and Veterans Boulevard, generated heavy black smoke that was visible in the area. Emergency responders, including the...
Four Hospitalized After Explosion at Langeloth Metallurgical Plant in Pennsylvania
An explosion at an industrial facility in Washington County, Pennsylvania sent four people to the hospital on the evening of January 29, 2026, prompting a large emergency response and triggering an investigation by state and federal agencies. The blast occurred at the...
Contractors Injured In Tokai Carbon Plant Explosion In Borger, Texas
On January 27, 2026, an explosion was reported at the Tokai Carbon CB facility in Borger, Texas. According to information released by local officials and the company, the incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. during unloading operations and involved a third-party...

