Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 2-14-26

NOTE: See here for series background.

TWITTER: Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 2-14-26 –

Janesville, WI – 2-12-26

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

There was a steam explosion at a food processing facility. Two people were transported to a hospital with burns, one was sent onward to a burn unit. No reports yet on the amount of damages at the facility.

CSB reportable.

Alington, VT– 2-15-26

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

There was a fuel tanker rollover accident with a release of fuel into a local stream. Responders dammed the stream so that the spilled fuel could be recovered. The driver received minor injuries.

Not CSB reportable, this was a transportation related incident.

Fairfield, OH – 2-17-26

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

There was an explosion and fire at a food treatment facility. One worker was killed and two were transported to local hospitals. No reports yet on the amount of damages at the facility.

CSB reportable.

Toledo, OH – 2-20-26

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

There was an anhydrous ammonia leak from a refrigeration system at a food processing facility. The facility was evacuated and a shelter-in-place order was put in place for the surrounding area. No injuries or damages were reported.

Not CSB reportable.