Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 3-21-26

NOTE: See here for series background.

Beachwood, OH – 3-19-26

Local News Report: Here and here.

There was a medical clinic that was evacuated due to an unidentified odor. Oxygen levels tested as low. While some workers felt ill, there were no hospitalizations reported.

Not CSB reportable.

Port Arthur, TX – 3-23-26

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was an explosion and fire at an oil refinery. A shelter-in-place order was issued for nearby residents. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

Possible CSB reportable.

Berlin, NJ – 3-26-26

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was a gas pipeline leak that caused  highway closure. No fires, injuries, or deaths were reported.

Not CSB reportable, transportation incident.

Spartanburg, SC – 3-26-26

Local News Report: Here and here.

There was a rail car pressurization event at a chemical manufacturing facility. Flaring was used to relieve the excessive pressure in the railcar. No injuries were reported.

 

Not CSB reportable.