TX - 20 hurt, 1 missing after blast at chemical plant, Harris Cnty, 19 May 2018

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20 hurt, 1 missing after blast at Texas chemical plant

HOUSTON — Authorities say an explosion and fire at a chemical plant near Houston injured 20 people and left one missing.

Television station KHOU reports that the blast happened Saturday morning at the Kuraray America Eval factory in Pasadena.

The local fire marshal says 20 people were hurt and one is missing. The extent of the injuries isn't known. The fire has gone out.

According to the company's website, the plant specializes in making chemicals, fiber and resin.

Article: https://www.wral.com/20-hurt-1-missing-after-blast-at-texas-chemical-plant/17566133/
More: https://m.chron.com/news/houston-te...osion-at-Pasadena-chemical-plant-12927946.php
 
The Pasadena Office of Emergency Management has received a level 1 Courtesy Notification from Kuraray America Eval. There is no danger to the public at this time.
Incident Description: All Clear. The City will continue to monitor the situation and advise you if you need to take action.

City of Pasadena Office of Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/pasadenaoem/posts/576805876052324
 
Another West.

I lived 46 miles from West when the explosion happend. We were outside playing catch with our son in the yard. We felt and heard the rumbling. Our dog went crazy. Thought it was thunder even though we weren’t expecting any big rain. We went inside and the news started rolling in.

We lived just outside the evacuation zone for the Arkema explosions due to Harvey, the road in front of our house was the cut off and we were afraid to leave because we may not be let back in. Those made our windows rattle.

A few weeks ago when Chevron had an incident we were outside and same sound. Now my first thought is “now what exploded?”

I’m a chemist and have worked in plants, plants that have had incidents. Not this one in particular though. I’m trying to figure out how so many people were in the area unless a hot oil or feed line valve went and it flashed through the plant.
 
Company says no workers missing in Texas plant explosion

HOUSTON (AP) — An emergency management official says nearly two dozen people suffered non-life threatening injuries in an explosion and a fire at a chemical plant near Houston.

La Porte Emergency Management Lt. John Krueger says a valve exploded Saturday at Kurary America Eval, causing burns similar to a severe sunburn, and other injuries.

The plant's address is Pasadena, but is located in an unincorporated area between the Houston suburbs.

Krueger said all workers are accounted for and no chemicals were released.

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http://www.tampabay.com/company-say...n-ap_business40bc03d903d54266ac05b1a3cf27cdaa
 

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