Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 3-14-26

Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 3-14-26

NOTE: See here for series background.

Dorris, CA – 3-17-26

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was a paraquat dichloride spill on a roadway when a drum fell off of a truck. Twelve people sought medical attention.

Not CSB reportable. Transportation related incident.

Pueblo, CO  – 3-17-26

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was a tanker rollover accident that resulted in a diesel fuel spill. The driver suffered minor injuries. Freeway was shutdown in both directions while cleanup was completed.

Not CSB reportable. Transportation related incident.

Augusta, GA – 3-18-26

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was an unidentified chemical (ammonia odor) spill on a roadway. The road was closed during the cleanup. No injuries were reported.

Not CSB reportable. Transportation related incident.

Richmond, TX – 3-18-26

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was a train derailment with two leaking ethanol railcars. A total of 23 cars derailed. No injuries reported. Multiple crossing were blocked.

Not CSB reportable. Transportation related incident.

Janesville, WI– 3-19-26

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was an equipment overpressure explosion at a food processing facilities. Two employees with ‘life threatening’ injuries airlifted to hospital.

CSB reportable.

Denver, CO – 3-19-26

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was an explosion and fire at a gas station, possibly caused by a natural gas leak. Two people were transported to the hospital with blast and burn injuries. The building was severely damaged.

Probable CSB reportable.