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A 2024 Texas refinery blast killing two and hospitalizing 13 was caused by mislabeling and unclear procedures for inactive equipment.
A 2024 fatal hydrogen sulfide release at Pemex’s Deer Park, Texas, refinery, which killed two workers and hospitalized 13 others, was caused by inadequate labeling and inconsistent procedures for identifying idled equipment, according to a U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board report released February 23, 2026.
Workers opened a flange on a pipe connected to an operating unit, releasing 27,000 pounds of toxic gas after misidentifying the system’s status.
The CSB found no standardized markings for flange opening or blind removal, contributing to the error.
The report recommended clearer labeling, better communication, and improved safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
La explosión de una refinería de Texas en 2024 mató a dos y hospitalizó a 13 fue causada por etiquetas erróneas y procedimientos poco claros para equipos inactivos.