Accident Description

Accident: PEMEX Deer Park Chemical Release

Location: Location: Deer Park, TX

Accident Occurred On: 10/10/2024 | Final Report Released On:

Accident Type: Release

Investigation Status: The CSB's investigation is currently underwar

October 10, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a hydrogen sulfide release occurred at the PEMEX Deer Park facility’s amine recovery unit while workers were attempting to remove an isolation blind from piping that normally transports hydrogen sulfide gas. The incident caused two fatalities and 13 injuries. 

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