Phosgene leak at DuPont facility leads to temporary closure

Jan25, 2010- The latest in a string of accidents and safety issues at DuPont’s Belle, W.Va facility was a phosgene leak that resulted in a fatal accident. A braided steel hose connected to a  phosgene tank suddenly ruptured, releasing phosgene into the air rsulting in one fatality. Phosgene is one of the deadliest chemicals ever … Read more

Cause of Bayer Cropscience explosion-findings released

Here’s an update on the Bayer Cropscience explosion at it’s Institure, W. Va facility. The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has released preliminary findings related to the cause of the explosion, that resulted in fatalities and evacuation of some residents in the surrounding areas. Read about the original incident here. For those of … Read more