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USA – CSB Calls on Chemical Companies to Prepare Now to Prevent Serious Incidents During Hurricane Season
With the Atlantic Hurricane season officially underway, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is urging chemical facilities to prepare now to prevent major chemical releases that could result from high winds…
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USA – CSB Releases Final Report on Fatal 2024 Explosion at Givaudan Facility in Louisville, Kentucky
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final investigation report into the fatal November 12, 2024, explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour caramel coloring manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, that…
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USA – California Chemical Emergency Forces Mass Evacuations as Officials Work to Prevent Explosion
Thousands of residents in Orange County, California, were placed under evacuation orders after emergency teams worked to stabilize a dangerous chemical incident at an aerospace manufacturing facility in Garden Grove. Authorities estimated…
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USA – Washington Paper Mill Explosion Leaves One Dead, Nine Missing
At least one person has died and nine others remain missing following a major chemical explosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, authorities confirmed on May 26. The explosion occurred at…
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USA – NTSB: Unexpected tidal current contributed to Galveston barge collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that stronger-than-forecast tidal currents played a key role in a barge collision in the Galveston Channel on 15 May 2024, prompting tighter safety measures…
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USA – West Tulsa Refinery Fire Contained After Emergency Response
A fire broke out Monday morning at the HF Sinclair refinery in West Tulsa, sending thick black smoke and visible flames into the air before the situation was brought under control. Company…
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USA – Explosion Sparks Fire at Chalmette Refinery; No Injuries Reported Despite Powerful Blast
An explosion at the Chalmette refinery triggered a fire Friday the 8th afternoon, shaking homes and businesses across nearby areas and sending thick black smoke into the sky. Despite the intensity of…
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USA – NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Deadly LaGuardia Runway Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report into the fatal runway collision that occurred at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on March 22, 2026. The accident involved an…
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USA – CSB Opens Investigation into Fatal Chemical Incident at Catalyst Refiners Facility in West Virginia
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that the agency is opening an investigation into the fatal chemical release on April 22 at the Catalyst Refiners, Inc. facility in…
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USA – Four Injured in Incident at BP Cherry Point Refinery
Four workers were injured on Saturday the 18th morning following an incident at the BP Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine, Washington. Emergency crews responded quickly and brought the situation under control. Incident…
