Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 2-21-26

NOTE: See here for series background.

Cofield, NC – 2-21-26

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was a grain silo explosion at a feed mill. One employee died and two were transported to local hospital. There is no mention of the level of damages to the facility.

CSB reportable.

Colton, CA – 2-25-26

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was an explosion in a trailer containing hydrogen cylinders. One person was killed and one was transported to hospital with burn injuries. The first article reported that the trailer contained hydrogen fuel cells which may have included hydrogen cylinder if they were operational.

Possible CSB reportable. While a fire/explosion in a trailer in transit would be an NTSB matter, a trailer parked at a fixed facility with ongoing operations out of the trailer would be a fixed site under EPA/CSB rules.

Brookfield, WI – 2-25-26

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

There was a refrigerant leak at a large retail store. The building was evacuated. No injuries or damages were reported.

Not CSB reportable.

Greenville, NC – 2-25-26

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was an apparent carbon monoxide leak at a manufacturing facility. The facility was evacuated and 18 employees were transported to local hospitals. There is no reported source of CO at the facility.

Possible CSB reportable if any of the 18 were admitted to the hospital.

Memphis, TN – 2-26-26

Local News Report: Here and here.

There was an unidentified chemical spill at a package shipping hub. No injuries were reported.

Not CSB reportable.