Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 9-20-25

NOTE: See here for series background.

AVON LAKE, OH– 9-16-25

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was a minor (20-lb) onsite chemical spill that resulted in 6,000-gallons of contaminated water reaching a local creek. No injuries or damages were reported.

Not CSB reportable.

Shively, KY– 9-21-25

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was an explosion in a chemical process tank containing hydrogen gas. One worker was killed.

CSB reportable.

Boca Raton, FL  – 9-24-25

Local News Report: Here.

There was a two-vehicle collision that involved a pool truck. Ten gallons each of muriatic acid and pool chlorine (sodium hypochlorite?) spilled and mixed. The chemical reaction formed chlorine gas. One person was transported to hospital for chlorine inhalation  and another for injuries related to the collision.

Not CSB reportable – transportation related.