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This archive describes some of the significant accidents to occur in the process industries, with more information and detail than our monthly summaries or individual news stories.

Shell Oil Co., Deer Park, TX (link)
EPA/OSHA accident investigation
 
6/22/97
Concept Sciences Chemical Plant in Allentown, PA (link)
Pictures, news summary, OSHA penalty
 

2/19/99

Tosco Avon Refinery, Avon, CA (near San Francisco)  (link)
Fire and explosion of the fractionator tower. Investigation reports, citation information, news summary.
 
2/23/99
Thai Oil Refinery, near Bangkok, Thailand (link)
Fire and explosion of the tank farm. news summary and pictures. 
 
12/2/99
Kuwait Mina al-Ahmedi refinery, near Kuwait City, Kuwait (link)
Fire and explosion affecting several refinery units. News stories and pictures.
 
6/25/00

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