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202301AprAll DayAbkatun Permanente Fire 2015PEMEX Bay of Campeche (MX)Industry:OffshoreCountry:MexicoLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Crude Oil

202302AprAll DayTesoro (Anacortes) Refinery Explosion 2010Tesoro Anacortes (US-WA)Lessons:Asset integrity,Commitment & Culture,Compliance with Standards,Control of WorkIndustry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Containment FailureImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Naptha

202302AprAll DayLa Plata Refinery Explosion 2013YPF Ensenada (AR)Industry:RefiningCountry:ArgentinaLanguage:ENLoC:Natural event Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202302AprAll DayKMCO Explosion 2019KMCO Crosby (US-TX)Lessons:Asset integrityIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Component MalfunctionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Isobutylene

202302AprAll DayULTRACARGO FIRE 2015Ultracargo, Santos (BR)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Competency,Emergency Preparedness,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder EngagementIndustry:StorageCountry:BrazilLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Pool fireHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Maintenance,Management Attitude,SupervisionImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Diesel fuel

202303AprAll DayLoy Lange Box Co. Pressure Vessel Explosion 2017Loy-Lange Box Company St. Louis (US-MO)Lessons:Asset integrityIndustry:ManufacturingCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: CSB Incident:Rapid phase-transition explosionHazards:Mechanical/Kinetic/PotentialContributory Factors:Corrosion/Erosion/FatigueImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Steam

202305AprAll DayLaporte (Ilford) Explosion 1975Laporte Ilford (GB)Industry:ChemicalsCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: HSE Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:OxidisingImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Oyxgen

202305AprAll DayCARBOGEN AMCIS EXPLOSION 2015Carbogen Amcis, Manchester (GB)Lessons:Competency,Control of Work,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Process Knowledge,Risk AssessmentIndustry:Life SciencesCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: MKOPSC Incident:EXPLOSIONImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:Environmental

202306AprAll DayDRAGON AROMATICS EXPLOSION 2015Dragon Aromatics, Zhangzhou City, Fujian (CN)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Incident Investigation,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder Engagement,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:PipelinesCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:UNKNOWN Origin: MKOPSC Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Manufacture/ConstructionImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Paraxylene

202307AprAll DayGlenpool Tank Farm Explosion 2003ConocoPhillips Glenpool (US-OK)Industry:StorageCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: NTSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (Offsite At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Diesel fuel

202308AprAll DayDonaldson Enterprises Explosion 2011Donaldson Enterprises Waipahu (US-HI)Lessons:Compliance with Standards,Contractor Management,Process KnowledgeIndustry:ExplosivesCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: CSB Incident:Explosive decompositionHazards:ExplosiveContributory Factors:Training/InstructionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Explosives

202308AprAll DayGiant Industries Refinery Fire Explosion 2004Giant Industries Ciniza (US-NM)Lessons:Asset integrity,Management of Change,Operational IntegrityIndustry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: CSB Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:MaintenanceImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Alkylate

202308AprAll DayECHOTECH III EXPLOSION 2015Echotech III, Delhi (IN)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Competency,Contractor Management,Control of Work,Incident Investigation,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Process Knowledge,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ManufacturingCountry:IndiaLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Runaway reaction explosionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 Fatalities

202308AprAll DayMorton International Runaway Chemical Reaction 1998Morton International Inc. Paterson (US-NJ)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: CSB Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:Reactive,ToxicContributory Factors:Loss of Process ControlImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Ortho-NitrochlorobenzeneTopics:Chemical Reaction

202309AprAll DayHerrig Brothers Explosion 1998Herrig Brothers Albert City (US-IA)Lessons:Asset integrity,Compliance with Standards,Emergency Preparedness,Stakeholder EngagementIndustry:AgricultureCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Impact Origin: CSB Incident:BLEVEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Object impactImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Propane

202309AprAll DayWickland Refinery Fire 2001Aruba Oil Refinery (AW)Industry:RefiningCountry:Dutch AntillesLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202309AprAll DayWEIFANG FATALITIES 2015Weifang, Shandong (CN)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Performance Indicators,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:Water TreatmentCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: MKOPSC Incident:AsphyxiationHazards:Environmental,Flammable,ToxicContributory Factors:Component MalfunctionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Hydrogen Sulfide

202310AprAll DayChevron (Richmond) Refinery Fire 1989Chevron Richmond (US-CA)Industry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Hydrogen

202310AprAll DayDALIAN FIRE 2015Dalian, Liaoning (CN)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Competency,Risk AssessmentIndustry:PipelinesCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: MKOPSC Incident:FireballHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Component MalfunctionImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Crude Oil,Methane

202311AprAll DayD.D. Williamson Catastrophic Vessel Failure 2003D.D. Williamson Louisville (US-KY)Lessons:Asset integrity,Competency,Operating Procedures,Risk AssessmentIndustry:Food & DrinkCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: CSB Incident:Pressure burstHazards:Corrosive,Environmental,ToxicContributory Factors:Loss of Process ControlImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:AmmoniaTopics:Pressure Systems

202312AprAll DayFlotel Jupiter Sinking 2011Jupiter Bay Of Campeche Gulf of Mexico (MX)Industry:OffshoreCountry:MexicoLanguage:ENLoC:Structural settlement Origin: Marsh Incident:CapsizeHazards:Mechanical/Kinetic/PotentialImpact:COST (On Site)Effects:Financial

202312AprAll DayMFG Chemical (Dalton) Toxic Release 2004MFG Chemical, Inc. Callahan Rd. Dalton (US-GA)Lessons:Emergency Preparedness,Process Knowledge,Stakeholder EngagementIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Genuine release Origin: CSB Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Loss of Process ControlImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:≥ 100 InjuriesMaterial:Allyl alcohol,Allyl chlorideTopics:Chemical Reaction

202313AprAll DayKINDER-MORGAN BORGER EXPLOSION 2015Kinder-Morgan, Borger (US-TX)Lessons:Asset integrity,Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Emergency Preparedness,Process Knowledge,Risk AssessmentIndustry:PipelinesCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: MKOPSC Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Methane

202316AprAll DayHumber Refinery Explosion 2001ConocoPhillips Humber Refinery Killingholme (GB)Lessons:Asset integrity,Management of Change,Process KnowledgeIndustry:RefiningCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: HSE Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Methane

202316AprAll DayGrandcamp Explosion 1947SS Grandcamp Port of Texas City (US-TX)Industry:ShippingCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: Wikipedia Incident:Explosive decompositionHazards:ExplosiveImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:> 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Ammonium Nitrate

202317AprAll DayALFREBO EXPLOSION 2015Alfrebro LLC, Monroe (US-OH)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Risk AssessmentIndustry:Food & DrinkCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Acetal

202317AprAll DayWest Fertilizer Explosion 2013West Fertilizer Co. West (US-TX)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Compliance with Standards,Emergency Preparedness,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder Engagement,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:AgricultureCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: CSB Incident:Dust explosionHazards:ExplosiveContributory Factors:Runaway ReactionImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:11 – 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Ammonium NitrateTopics:Occupied Buildings

202320AprAll DayDeepwater Horizon Blowout & Explosion 2010BP Macondo (US-GM)Lessons:Asset integrity,Commitment & Culture,Compliance with Standards,Contractor Management,Incident Investigation,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Operational IntegrityIndustry:OffshoreCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Containment FailureImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:11 – 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Crude Oil

202321AprAll DayHUACHANG EXPLOSION 2015Huachang Chemical Group, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu (CN)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Incident Investigation,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder Engagement,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: MKOPSC Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:Corrosive,Environmental,ToxicImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Ammonia

202321AprAll DayYANGZI PETROCHEMICAL EXPLOSION 2015Yangzi Petrochemical, Nanjing, Jiangsu (CN)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Incident Investigation,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder Engagement,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:PetrochemicalsCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:UNKNOWN Origin: MKOPSC Incident:VCEHazards:Harmful/IrritantImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Glycol

202323AprAll DayCarson Refinery Fire 2001Carson Refinery Los Angeles (US-CA)Industry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202323AprAll DayFormosa Plastics (Illiopolis) Explosion 2004Formosa Plastics Corporation Illiopolis (US-IL)Lessons:Emergency Preparedness,Incident Investigation,Operational Integrity,Process KnowledgeIndustry:Plastics & PolymersCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:Flammable,ToxicContributory Factors:ErrorImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Vinyl Chloride Monomer

202324AprAll DayEnchova Blowout 1988Petrobras Enchova (BR)Industry:OffshoreCountry:BrazilLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Methane

202325AprAll DayKaltech Explosion 2002Kaltech Industries New York City (US-NY)Lessons:Compliance with Standards,Contractor Management,Control of WorkIndustry:ManufacturingCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: CSB Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:Corrosive,ReactiveContributory Factors:HousekeepingImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Nitric acid

202326AprAll DayChernobyl Explosion & Release 1986Chernobyl SAUEZM Pripyat (UA)Industry:Nuclear PowerCountry:UkraineLanguage:ENLoC:Overtemperature Origin: IAEA Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:RadiologicalImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:11 – 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Radioisotopes

202326AprAll DayHusky Energy Refinery Explosion 2018Husky Superior (US-WI)Lessons:Process KnowledgeIndustry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:MaintenanceImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202326AprAll DayBulk Terminals Toxic Release 1974Bulk Terminals Chicago (US-IL)Lessons:Asset integrity,Emergency PreparednessIndustry:StorageCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: HSE Incident:Fluid release to groundHazards:Corrosive,ToxicImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Hydrogen Chloride

202328AprAll DayCorden Pharmachem Runaway Reaction 2008Corden Pharmachem, Little Island, Cork (IE)Lessons:Risk AssessmentIndustry:Life SciencesCountry:IrelandLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: IChemE Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:ReactiveImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesTopics:Chemical Reaction

202329AprAll DayPort Arthur Explosion 2006Huntsman Port Arthur (US-TX)Industry:PetrochemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Propylene

202330AprAll DayPriolo (Isab Nord) Fire 2006ISAB Nord Priolo (IT)Industry:RefiningCountry:ItalyLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Crude Oil

May

202301MayAll DaySterlington Explosion 1991Angus Chemical Co Sterlington (US-LA)Industry:PetrochemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:Flammable,Reactive,ToxicImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Nitromethane

202301MayAll DayThird Coast Industries Fire 2002Third Coast Industries Brazoria County (US-TX)Lessons:Asset integrity,Compliance with StandardsIndustry:ManufacturingCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: CSB Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:HousekeepingImpact:HUMAN (Offsite At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Petroleum productsTopics:Pressure Systems

202303MayAll DayAB Specialty Silicones Explosion 2019AB Specialty Silicones Waukegan (US-IL)Lessons:Asset integrity,Operational IntegrityIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Component malfunction Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Runaway ReactionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Silicon Hydride

202304MayAll DayENBRIDGE PIPELINE EXPLOSION 2020Enbridge Tetco Hillsboro (US-TX)Industry:PipelinesCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENIncident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (Offsite At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Methane

202304MayAll DayHenderson Explosion 1988PEPCON Henderson (US-NV)Industry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: Marsh Incident:Explosive decompositionHazards:ExplosiveImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Ammonium Perchlorate

202304MayAll DayVeolia Environmental Services Explosion 2009Veolia West Carrollton (US-OH)Lessons:Asset integrity,Emergency Preparedness,Risk AssessmentIndustry:Waste TreatmentCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Component malfunction Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Loss of Process ControlImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:HydrocarbonsTopics:Occupied Buildings

202305MayAll DayNorco Refinery Explosion 1988Shell Norco (US-LA)Industry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:LPG

202305MayAll DayADLER PLASTIC EXPLOSION 2020Adler Plastic Ottaviano (IT)Industry:Plastics & PolymersCountry:ItalyLanguage:ENIncident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Plastics

202305MayAll DayMap Ta Phut Explosion 2012BST Map Ta Phut (TH)Industry:PetrochemicalsCountry:ThailandLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:11 – 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Polybutadiene

202306MayAll DayGROSVENOR COAL MINE EXPLOSION 2020Anglo American Moranbah (AU-QLD)Industry:MiningCountry:AustraliaLanguage:ENIncident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Methane

202307MayAll DayLG POLYMERS TOXIC RELEASE 2020LG Polymers Visakhapatnam (IN)Industry:Plastics & PolymersCountry:IndiaLanguage:EN Origin: TCE Incident:Gas/vapour/mist/etc release to airHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Fatalities)Effects:11 - 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Styrene

202310MayAll DayANHUI BENGBU EXPLOSION 2015Anhui Bengbu, Anhui (CN)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Incident Investigation,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Performance Indicators,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:Metal ProcessingCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:Corrosive,FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Sodium

202311MayAll DayAbqaiq Explosion 1977Saudi Aramco, Abqaiq, Buqayq, Saudi Arabia (SA)Industry:PipelinesCountry:Saudi ArabiaLanguage:EN Origin: Marsh Hazards:FlammableMaterial:Crude Oil

202311MayAll DayAFRAMAX TANKER FIRE 2020Aframax Tanker Belwan (ID)Industry:ShippingCountry:IndonesiaLanguage:ENIncident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Crude Oil

202311MayAll DayStockline Plastics Explosion 2004ICL Plastics Glasgow (GB) Industry:WarehouseCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: HSE Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:LPG

202312MayAll DayBUKIT JALIL EXPLOSION 2015Bukit Jalil, Malaysia (MY)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Management of Change,Operational Integrity,Process Knowledge,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:MalaysiaLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: MKOPSC Incident:VCEHazards:Environmental,FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Hexane

202313MayAll DayACTON TECHNOLOGIES FIRE 2015Acton Technologies Inc, Jenkins (US-PA)Lessons:Asset integrity,Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Emergency Preparedness,Management of Change,Operational Integrity,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder Engagement,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:UNKNOWN Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Pool fireHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Organized Procedures,Process AnalysisImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Acetone

202313MayAll DayAban Pearl Sinking 2010Dragon Gas Field Caribbean Sea (VE)Industry:OffshoreCountry:VenezuelaLanguage:ENLoC:Natural event Origin: Marsh Incident:CapsizeHazards:Mechanical/Kinetic/PotentialImpact:COST (On Site)Effects:Financial

202314MayAll DayST LEONARDS TOXIC RELEASE 2015Veolia , Hastings (GB)Lessons:Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:Waste TreatmentCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Material incompatibility Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Gas/vapour/mist/etc release to airHazards:Corrosive,Environmental,ToxicImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Ammonia

202315MayAll Day3V SIGMA EXPLOSION 20203V Sigma Venice (IT)Industry:ChemicalsCountry:ItalyLanguage:EN Origin: TCE Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Unknown

202316MayAll DayLIAONING RUIXING TOXIC RELEASE 2015Liaoning Ruixing, Jincheng, Shanxi (CN)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Operating Procedures,Operational Integrity,Operational Readiness,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Fluid release to groundHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Component MalfunctionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Carbon disulfide

202318MayAll DayNANYANG EXPLOSION 2015Dalian Nanyang Anti-corrosion Coating Co., Dalian, Liaoning (CN)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Operational Integrity,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:UNKNOWN Origin: MKOPSC Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Xylene

202319MayAll DayPriolo Fire 1985EniChem Priolo (IT)Industry:PetrochemicalsCountry:ItalyLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:11 – 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Ethylene

202319MayAll DayKuraray America Explosion 2018Kuraray America Pasadena (US-TX)Lessons:Control of WorkIndustry:PetrochemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Genuine release Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:TestingImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Ethylene

202319MayAll DayENJET EXPLOSION 2020Enjet Galveston (US-TX)Industry:StorageCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENIncident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Crude Oil

202323MayAll DayAbbeystead Explosion 1984North West Water Authority Wyre (GB)Lessons:Asset integrity,Competency,Operating ProceduresIndustry:Water TreatmentCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: HSE Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:11 – 100 FatalitiesMaterial:Methane

202324MayAll DayMidland Resource Recovery Explosion 2017Midland Resource Recovery Philippi (US-WV)Lessons:Commitment & Culture,Compliance with Standards,Risk AssessmentIndustry:StorageCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Operator error Origin: CSB Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:Corrosive,OxidisingContributory Factors:Runaway ReactionImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Sodium HypochloriteTopics:Chemical Reaction

202325MayAll DayLAOZHOU FIRE 2015Laozhou, Jiangxi (CN)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Operational Integrity,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:PetrochemicalsCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENLoC:Overtemperature Origin: MKOPSC Incident:ConflagrationContributory Factors:Component MalfunctionImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Terpene

202327MayAll DayShell (Belpre) Explosion 1994Shell Belpre (US-OH)Industry:Plastics & PolymersCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: Marsh Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Styrene

202329MayAll DaySINANJIANG EXPLOSION 2020Sinanjiang Hydropower Mojiang (CN)Industry:Renewable PowerCountry:ChinaLanguage:ENIncident:EXPLOSIONImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 Fatalities

202329May00:0023:59BP (Grangemouth) Power Distribution Failure 2000BP Oil Grangemouth (GB)Lessons:Contractor Management,Control of WorkIndustry:RefiningCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Impact Origin: HSE Incident:IMPACTHazards:ElectricalImpact:COST (On Site)Effects:Financial

202330MayAll DayValero (Texas City) Refinery Explosion 1978Valero Texas City (US-TX)Industry:RefiningCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202331MayAll DayDidion Milling Explosion 2017Didion Milling Cambria (US-WI)Lessons:Operational Integrity,Process KnowledgeIndustry:Food & DrinkCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: CSB Incident:Dust explosionHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:HousekeepingImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Corn

202331MayAll DaySONARA Refinery Explosion 2019Limbe, Cameroon (CM)Industry:RefiningCountry:CameroonLanguage:EN Origin: Marsh Incident:FIREHazards:FlammableEffects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Hydrocarbons

June

202301JunAll DayFlixborough Explosion 1974Nypro UK (GB)Lessons:Asset integrity,Control of Work,Management of Change,Operating Procedures,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: HSE Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:11 – 100 FatalitiesMaterial:CyclohexaneTopics:Occupied Buildings

202302JunAll DayChevron Pembroke Explosion 2011Chevron Milford Haven (GB)Lessons:Competency,Contractor Management,Control of Work,Operating Procedures,Risk AssessmentIndustry:RefiningCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: HSE Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202303JunAll DayVaranus Island Terminal Explosion 2008Apache Energy Varanus Island (AU-WA)Lessons:Asset integrity,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with StandardsIndustry:StorageCountry:AustraliaLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: Marsh Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Methane

202303JunAll DayYASHASVI RASAYAN FIRE 2020Yashasvi Rasayan Bharuch (IN)Industry:ChemicalsCountry:IndiaLanguage:EN Origin: TCE Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Methane

202304JunAll DayBig Orange XVIII Collision 2009Ekofisk Oilfield Norwegian North Sea (NO)Industry:OffshoreCountry:NorwayLanguage:ENLoC:Impact Origin: Marsh Incident:COLLISIONHazards:FlammableImpact:COST (On Site)Effects:FinancialMaterial:Crude Oil

202305JunAll DayNTEC RELEASE 2020Nornickel Norilsk (RU)Industry:Metal ProcessingCountry:RussiaLanguage:EN Origin: TCE Incident:Fluid release to waterHazards:Flammable,Harmful/IrritantImpact:ENVIRONMENTAL (Offsite)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Diesel fuel

202305JunAll DayPartridge Raleigh Oilfield Explosion 2006Partridge-Raleigh oilfield Raleigh (US-MS)Lessons:Control of WorkIndustry:Onshore Oil & GasCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: CSB Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:MaintenanceImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Hydrocarbons

202307JunAll DayBP (Grangemouth) Steam Release 2000BP Oil Grangemouth (GB)Lessons:Asset integrity,Commitment & Culture,Compliance with Standards,Incident Investigation,Management of ChangeIndustry:RefiningCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: HSE Incident:Pressure burstHazards:Mechanical/Kinetic/PotentialImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:SteamTopics:Ageing

202307JunAll DayDOW CHEMICALS (OYSTER CREEK) FATALITY 2015Dow Chemicals, Freeport (US-TX)Lessons:Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Contractor Management,Control of Work,Emergency Preparedness,Operating Procedures,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder Engagement,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:PetrochemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Maintenance error Origin: MKOPSC Incident:AsphyxiationImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 Fatalities

202307JunAll DayEnterprise Products Pipeline Fire 2010Cleburne, Texas (US-TX)Lessons:Contractor Management,Control of Work,Emergency PreparednessIndustry:PipelinesCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Impact Origin: NTSB Incident:EXPLOSIONHazards:FlammableContributory Factors:Object impactImpact:HUMAN (On Site Fatalities)Effects:1-10 FatalitiesMaterial:Methane

202307JunAll DayEASTMAN CHEMICAL RESINS EXPLOSION 2015Eastman Chemical Resins, Elizabeth (US-PA)Lessons:Asset integrity,Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Compliance with Standards,Emergency Preparedness,Incident Investigation,Process Knowledge,Risk AssessmentIndustry:Plastics & PolymersCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Fire exposure Origin: MKOPSC Incident:EXPLOSIONImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Resins

202308JunAll DayMILLER CHEMICAL EXPLOSION 2015Miller Chemical & Fertilizer, Conewago (US-PA)Lessons:Asset integrity,Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Emergency Preparedness,Risk AssessmentIndustry:ChemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:UNKNOWN Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Explosive decompositionHazards:ExplosiveContributory Factors:Component MalfunctionImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Fertilizer

202309JunAll DayDOW CHEMICALS (OYSTER CREEK) RELEASE 2015Dow Chemicals, Freeport (US-TX)Lessons:Asset integrity,Audits & Reviews,Commitment & Culture,Competency,Emergency Preparedness,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Stakeholder EngagementIndustry:PetrochemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Deterioration Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Fluid release to groundHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Pyrolysis gasoline