Salisbury, England — A British public inquiry unveiled harrowing details Monday about the death of Dawn Sturgess, a 44-year-old mother who became an unintended victim of a nerve agent poisoning that claimed her life in July 2018. Sturgess tragically died after mistaking a perfume bottle, which contained the lethal Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok, for a … Read more
Deer Park, Texas — A deadly chemical leak at a Houston-area oil refinery claimed the lives of two workers and injured dozens more on October 10, marking yet another tragic incident in a region fraught with industrial accidents. The refinery, located in the suburb of Deer Park, is owned by Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), a major … Read more
Deer Park, Texas – A chemical leak at a PEMEX facility here has caused the deaths of two workers and injured several others, prompting local authorities to issue a citywide alert. The incident, which has stirred fears of further risk to public safety, occurred early Wednesday at the plant, known for processing petrochemical products. According … Read more
Wall, New Jersey – A worker at a manufacturing plant in Wall suffered burns to his lower legs following an explosion involving chemicals, as confirmed by local police. The incident took place at Selective Coatings and Inks on Industrial Road, prompting an emergency response just before noon due to concerns of possible entrapment. Upon arrival, … Read more
Chattanooga, Tennessee – A tragic incident unfolded at a chemical plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, resulting in the death of a worker due to injuries sustained in an explosion. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to reports of a commercial fire at the liquid nitriding facility, where the worker was burned. Despite the efforts of his coworkers … Read more
Chattanooga, Tennessee – A tragic incident unfolded at TS USA, a liquid nitride facility in downtown Chattanooga, resulting in the death of a worker due to a chemical explosion. The individual, whose identity remains undisclosed at this time, sustained extensive burns and tragically succumbed to their injuries after being rushed to the hospital. The explosion … Read more
Chattanooga, Tennessee – A chemical reaction led to an explosion at a liquid nitriding facility in Chattanooga, sending one man to the hospital, according to Chattanooga firefighters. The incident occurred at TS USA on Windtower Drive, prompting a response from the Chattanooga Fire Department around 9 a.m. on Thursday. CFD stated that TS USA operates … Read more
Thane, Maharashtra, India – A devastating explosion at a chemical factory in Thane, Maharashtra, western India, has resulted in the tragic death of at least 10 individuals and left 64 others injured. The incident took place on Thursday at 13H30 local time when a boiler factory exploded, causing severe damage to the facility and nearby … Read more
Thane, India – A tragic explosion and fire at a chemical factory in Maharashtra state’s Thane district have resulted in the loss of at least nine lives and injury to 64 individuals, officials reported on Friday. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, was triggered by an explosion in the factory’s boiler, leading to a widespread … Read more
Columbus, Ohio – Cleanup efforts are underway at a chemical manufacturer in Macedonia after a tanker explosion occurred on the premises. The incident at the Macedonia Chemical Company has raised concerns about the safety protocols in place at the facility. Local authorities have reported that the explosion resulted in significant damage to the surrounding area, … Read more