Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 5-3-25

NOTE: See here for series background.

Hobe Sound, Fla– 5-1-25

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was a chlorine gas leak from a 150-lb cylinder at a local water treatment facility. One person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Possible CSB reportable, depending on if the individual was admitted to the hospital.

Tuscaloosa, AL – 5-7-25

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

There was an explosion and fire at an oil refinery. No word on damages. Four people reported being evaluated off-site for injuries.

Potential CSB reportable.

Tampa, FL – 5-8-25

Local News Report: Here and here.

There was vehicle accident involving a pool chemical truck. Chlorinating chemicals and muriatic acid were spilled. One person was transported to hospital in critical condition..

Not CSB reportable, this is a transportation incident, reportable to PHMSA.