Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 8-24-24

NOTE: See here for series background.

PLAQUEMINES PARISH, LA – 8-18-24

Local news reports: Here, here, and here.

An offshore natural gas pipeline exploded while undergoing maintenance work. One worker was killed.

Not a CSB reportable since pipelines are considered transportation, thus the investigation would be conducted by NTSB and/or the Coast Guard because it was offshore.

Amarillo, TX – 8-27-24

Local news reports: Here, here, and here.

Chlorine leak at food processing facility. 7 people were taken to hospital.

Possible CSB reportable, depending on whether any of the 7 were admitted to hospital.

GAINESVILLE, Ga  - 8-29-24

Local news reports: Here, here, and here.

Peracetic acid spill when forklift punctures plastic totebin. One employee at a neighboring facility was transported to hospital.

Possible CSB reportable, depending on whether the employee was admitted to the hospital.