Yenkin-Majestic Pleads Guilty in Fatal Resin Plant Explosion Case September 4, 2026 2 Comments The federal case details safety failures before the 2021 blast, which killed one employee and injured eight others.Read More
Authorities Raid Daewon Offices After Fatal Plant Fire September 4, 2026 No Comments The search-and-seizure operation moves the investigation beyond the Cheonan site to company records, safety systems and possible legal violations.Read More
Investigation Expands After Fatal Daewon Plant Fire September 1, 2026 No Comments A joint forensic inspection is focusing on the most heavily damaged portion of the Cheonan facility and its history of earlier fires. Read More
Three Killed in Fire at South Korean Paint Raw-Material Plant August 29, 2026 No Comments Authorities halted work at the Daewon facility, which supplies fatty acids used in paints and resins. Read More
16 Taken to Hospitals After Incident at Massachusetts Coating Facility August 14, 2026 No Comments Fire officials said a chemical process may have contributed to illnesses at a site known for fluoropolymer and PTFE coating operations. Read More
Breathing-Air System Uses Existing Compressed-Air Supply August 1, 2026 No Comments The point-of-use system combines four-stage filtration with continuous carbon-monoxide monitoring to support Grade D breathing-air requirements for multiple workers at once. Read More
Chemical Incidents Raise Storage Safety Questions PCI Editorial Staff May 31, 2026 No Comments A fatal Washington tank implosion and a California methyl methacrylate emergency have renewed attention on storage risks and emergency response. Read More
Chemical Tank Emergency Prompts California Evacuations May 27, 2026 No Comments An overheated tank at a California facility prompted evacuation orders and a hazardous materials response. Read More
Orion S.A. Highlights Safety Performance for 2025 February 6, 2026 No Comments Orion S.A. reported improved employee safety outcomes across its global operations during 2025.Read More
How to Kill a Blast Room in 7 Easy Steps Brandon Acker April 21, 2025 One Comment Common oversights in blast room maintenance can lead to costly failures. Know the risk factors that accelerate equipment breakdowns. Read More