A nitrogen tank exploded and a building collapsed at a chemical plant. Explosion caused a leakage of titanium dioxide and nitrogen, but no high levels of chemicals were detected in the area. Damaged buildings Source: A web-based collection and analysis of process safety incidents (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950423016302285) Image Credit: Twitter / Kani_West
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Pori Fire 2017
A fire occurred at a titanium dioxide manufacturing facility, resulting in significant damage to the plant and the halting of production of the pigment until repairs could be completed. [ Property Damage $180 Million. Estimated Current Value $267 Million ] Image credit: Jorma liiho