Amplify Your Process Safety
Process Safety Incident Alert: Fatal Chemical Leak at La Porte, TX Facility
30 Jul 2021
On July 28, 2021, the CSB deployed to a fatal incident that took place at the LyondellBasell chemical plant in La Porte, TX. The release took the lives of two contractors and hospitalized thirty employees. In this episode, Rob brings you the latest information about the incident, and offers a reminder about the role process safety plays in keeping the people who work in and around facilities that handle hazardous materials safe. For additional information, check out the resources we've gathered below. CSB News Release, 7/28/2021 News Releases: Acetic acid explained: What it is and how it's used 2 dead, 30 hospitalized in chemical leak at LyondellBasell chemical plant in La Porte
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