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Shipping tank releasing hazardous smoke in Toledo, Ohio

October 21, 2026 · An ISO tank container at MC Tank in Toledo, Ohio began releasing hazardous glycidyl methacrylate last night. The company’s new owner was cited by OSHA for two fatalities in 2020.

CSB BP-Husky refinery video gains half a million views

October 13, 2026 · With over 76 million views since launching its YouTube channel in 2007, response to the CSB’s safety videos demonstrate workers want to learn how to prevent chemical incidents.

CSB releases final report on Shell Polymers Monaca explosion

September 16, 2026 · The CSB found Shell Polymers Monaca relied on 11 administrative controls and an easy-to-misread control screen. The agency recommended implementing engineering controls.

NSC Safety 2026: OSHA reveals top 10 most-cited safety standards for 2026

September 15, 2026 · Although each of OSHA’s Top 10 most-cited categories received fewer citations than the previous year, the rankings continue to highlight persistent workplace risks that require attention.

MSHA issues seasonal ground fall alert

September 1, 2026 · 53-year-old miner Aaron Warrix was killed by falling rock. MSHA is reminding mine operators to review roof control plans and communicate hazards as moisture threatens stability.

CSB releases final report into fatal U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works explosion

August 10, 2026 · The CSB found process safety management, hazard analysis, & facility siting issues contributed to the fatal gas valve failure and explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works.

Deadly Washington Paper Mill Tank Fell Outside Inspection Rules

June 8, 2026 · Safety experts say the tank that killed 11 workers at a Washington paper mill was not required to undergo routine inspections because it fell outside many state and federal oversight rules.

EPA Extends Chemical Health and Safety Reporting Deadline to 2027

May 26, 2026 · EPA extended the deadline for health and safety reporting requirements covering 16 chemical substances until May 2027.

OSHA investigating Down to Earth Tree Service crane tip-over

May 22, 2026 · OSHA is investigating Down to Earth Tree Service LLC after a crane truck tipped over in Bay Village, Ohio May 11. The company’s owner said the ground gave out under the crane’s stabilizers.

CSB investigating fatal Catalyst Refiners hydrogen sulfide release

April 23, 2026 · Two employees were killed by a hydrogen sulfide leak & explosion when nitric acid and another chemical mixed during work to close down the Nitro, West Virginia silver catalyst facility.

NHTSA recalls over 5,000 new USPS trucks for missing brake pin

February 20, 2026 · After a USPS Next Generation Delivery Vehicle lost brake function, NHTSA and Oshkosh recalled all NGDVs produced because the brake pedal mounting pin and retaining clip might not be connected.

CSB launches investigation into Woodland Pulp chemical release

February 10, 2026 · According to initial information submitted to the CSB, the fatal incident in Baileyville, Maine may have involved the release of hydrogen sulfide in an enclosed process sewer.

NHTSA recalls 40 new USPS trucks after rear wheels fall off

February 6, 2026 · After two reports of rear wheels falling off Oshkosh’s Next Generation Delivery Vehicles, the NHTSA recalled 40 U.S. Postal Service vehicles and the company issued repair instructions.

CSB issues update on investigation of two NOx releases at Austin Powder

December 18, 2025 · A CSB investigation update indicates hazardous nitrogen oxide gas released at Austin Powder in Ohio when a cooling system was shut down and in Tennessee during failed reactor startups.

Mine truck driver dies after crossing berm into water-filled pit

December 8, 2025 · Luis Espinosa, a haul truck driver with 10 years experience, died after crossing a berm into a water-filled pit at the Cemex mine in Miami, Florida. MSHA provided best practices.