Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 5-18-24

NOTE: See here for series background.

Alpharetta, GA – 5-2-24

Local news report: Here.

A warehouse fire at an ink manufacturing company injured one employee who was airlifted to the hospital. No information on any damages.

Probable CSB reportable.

Indiantown, FL – 5-17-24

Local news reports: Here, here, and here.

Fire at power generation facility with a subsequent explosion. One person hospitalized. No reports on the level of damages.

CSB reportable.

Londonderry, NH – 5-22-24

Local news reports: Here and here.

Car wreck where an automotive maintenance van rolled over. Van was carrying hazardous materials. The hazardous materials were petroleum and aerosol-based chemicals used in auto maintenance. One firefighter transported to hospital.

Not CSB reportable as it was a transportation related incident.

Van Nuys, CA – 5-23-24

Local news reports: Here, here, and here.

A car exploded in parking lot. The vehicle contained propane and butane cylinders and the occupant tried to light a cigarette, setting off the explosion.

Not CSB reportable as it was a transportation related incident.