Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 10-5-24

NOTE: See here for series background.

Temple, TX – 10-1-24

Local News Reports: Here, here, and here.

There was an induction-furnace steam-explosion that caused a fire at a manufacturing facility. Five employees were transported to the hospital with severe, not life-threatening, burns. At least one of the employees was admitted to the burn unit.

CBS Reportable.

Deer Park, TX – 10-10-24

Local News Reports: Here, here, and here.

There was a hydrogen sulfide leak at a refinery during maintenance operations. A shelter in place warning was issued for the surrounding communities. There are reports of two dead and 35 people treated at the scene or transported to the hospital for treatment.

CSB Reportable. CSB has an investigation team on site.