Feds Seek $9.6M for Pipeline Spill into Gulf The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking the largest civil penalty ever proposed in a pipeline safety enforcement action. The enforcement action, brought against […] Written by Phil Ambrose February 13, 2026February 13, 2026
Gas Leaks Suspected in 3 Explosions Fire officials in Nashau, New Hampshire are saying ice that fell from a mental health care facility roof may have pierced a gas line, triggering an explosion that injured three […] Written by Phil Ambrose February 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Feds Investigating NOx at 2 Explosives Plants The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released an update on the agency’s investigations into incidents involving the release of hazardous nitrogen oxides gas at two facilities owned by […] Written by Phil Ambrose January 29, 2026January 29, 2026
Gas Leak, Explosion at PA Nursing Home MCI A suspected natural gas leak led to two explosions at a nursing home in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania on Dec. 23. The incident left at least two dead and 20 injured. […] Written by Phil Ambrose January 16, 2026January 16, 2026
Early Findings on Deadly Explosion at US Steel The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board issued two interim safety recommendations in connection with the agency’s ongoing investigation into the August 11, 2025, fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s […] Written by Phil Ambrose January 7, 2026January 7, 2026
Packing Co. Pays EPA $260K for Ammonia Violations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with Delta Packing Company of Lodi, Inc. for chemical safety-related violations of the Clean Air Act and the Emergency Planning and Community […] Written by Phil Ambrose December 25, 2025December 25, 2025
Video Examines Deadly Hazmat Explosion The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released a new safety video on its investigation into the massive April 8, 2021, explosion and fire that fatally injured one worker […] Written by Phil Ambrose December 18, 2025December 18, 2025
DOT Lays Out New Hazmat Inspection Priorities The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration released a memorandum outlining a new data-driven framework on outreach, inspection, and enforcement practices within its Office of Hazardous […] Written by Phil Ambrose December 11, 2025December 11, 2025
Truck Spews Ammonia, Dozens Sickened Image courtesy of Baltimore City Fire Department In mid-November semi carrying anhydrous ammonia sprung a leak while it was parked behind a Weatherford, Oklahoma hotel. Hundreds were evacuated, 34 were […] Written by Phil Ambrose December 4, 2025December 4, 2025