PeroxyChem Plant Explosion in Pasadena Texas Kills One, Injures Three
January 21, 2016 -
Refinery Explosions
On Saturday, January 16 the PeroxyChem Plant in Pasadena Texas exploded, killing one and injuring three others. The origin of the explosion, according to initial reports, was a storage tank used to store cleaning solution. One witness sitting in his truck outside the plant stated he felt the explosion vibration in his chest. Initial reports indicate that a contractor’s equipment exploded because it had been over pressurized.
