DCHAS-L Archives · Post dated July 5, 2026
From: Rob Toreki <info**At_Symbol_Here**ILPI.COM>
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Industrial Chemical Accidents Rise Amid Safety Rollbacks
Date: Jul 5, 2026 15:49 UTC
Reply-To: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU>
In-Reply-To:
Industrial accidents resulting in chemical releases grew from 83 in 2021 to 131 in 2025, according to reports filed with the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB). Accidents involving injuries or fatalities rose from 60 to 89 during the same period, up from 73 in 2024. These reports are likely underestimates, as CSB only requires plants to file a single report within four hours of the accident and does not require updates as more information becomes available. Further, CSB does not require reporting of accidents which spark shelter-in-place or evacuation orders without a chemical release.
