Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 8-9-25

NOTE: See here for series background.

Pascagoula, MS – 7-14-25

Note: Older incident but just noticed reporting on HazardExOnTheNet.net.

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was fire at the wastewater treatment plant at a refinery. Three workers were taken to the hospital for treatment. No damage was reported.

Possible CSB reportable.

NOTE: The third link above is to a law firm’s reporting (with solicitation) on the incident, but it provides a better summary of the incident than the other two links.

Wahpeton, ND – 8-7-25

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was a 2,000-gal hydrochloric acid leak at a food processing facility. No injuries were reported nor was there any discussion about damage. Two local farms were evacuated and a shelter in place for the surrounding area was announced. One article notes that an early report claimed that the spill was 16,000 gallons.

Not CSB reportable.

Vandalia, OH– 8-8-25

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was a hydrochloric acid release at a water treatment plant. A nearby road was closed and a shelter I-place-order was issued. No injuries were reported, nor was any damage mentioned. There was no one in the facility at the time and the incident was initially reported as a possible fire because of the fume cloud leaving the building.

Not CSB reportable.

Chattanooga, TN – 8-14-21

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was a small nitric acid spill at an automative paint production plant. The building was evacuated. No injuries were reported, and there was no discussion about any damages.

Not CSB reportable.