Explosion at Evonik's Alabama chemical plant involving hydrogen peroxide railcar; no serious injuries.

An explosion occurred at Evonik's chemical plant in Theodore, Alabama, involving a railcar carrying hydrogen peroxide. The incident caused damage to two buildings, but no serious injuries were reported. Evonik, a German-based company, is fully cooperating with local authorities to investigate the cause of the accident. The Theodore plant, the largest in North America, employs 750 people and is currently undergoing a $176.5 million expansion for methyl mercaptan production.

August 10, 2024
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