Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 2-10-24

NOTE: See here for series background.

Port Huron, 2-5-24

Local news reports: Here, here, and here.

Explosion at an oil pumping station killed one and injured another.

CSB Reportable

San Francisco, CA – 2-18-24

Local news reports: Here, here, and here.

Apartment refrigerant leak caused hazmat response. Three people treated on scene.

Pull quote: “Refrigerant chemical leaks, usually from HVAC units or refrigerators, can be poisonous — they can cause headaches, coughing, respiratory trouble, dizziness, nausea, or even mild burns if skin gets direct contact.”

Not CSB reportable; no serious injuries, no serious damage.