Process Safety Incident Alert: Fatal Chemical Leak at La Porte, TX Facility
Amplify Your Process Safety
English - July 30, 2021 22:44 - 4 minutes - 3.23 MB - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsCareers Business Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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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
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