Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 11-2-24

NOTE: See here for series background.

High Point, NC – 10-31-24

Local News Report: Here, here, here and here.

There was an anhydrous ammonia leak at a dairy processing facility. One worker was transported to a local hospital.

Possible CSB reportable, if the worker was admitted to the hospital.

Sanger, CA – 11-4-24

Local News Reports: Here, here, here, and here.

There was anhydrous ammonia leak at a chicken processing facility. The facility was evacuated and a shelter-in-place order was recommended for nearby residents. No injuries have been reported.

Not CSB reportable.

Taft, CA – 11-6-24

Local News Reports: Here and here.

There was a small acrolein leak at a local manufacturing facility. One person self-transported to the hospital. There were no other reports of injuries. A local shelter-in-place advisory was issued for the area around the facility.

Acrolein - A colorless to yellow volatile liquid with a disagreeable choking odor. Flash point below 0°F. Initially irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes. Very toxic by inhalation. Less dense than water (7.0 lb / gal). Vapors heavier than air. Used to make other chemicals, plastics, and as a herbicide.

Probably not CSB reportable.

Colorado Springs, CO – 11-7-24

Local News Reports: Here, here, here, and here.

There was a chlorine leak in the basement of a hotel. The first floor was evacuated, higher floors were told to shelter in place. Three people were treated at the scene for chlorine inhalation.

Not CSB reportable.