In August, two massive explosions in the port of Tianjin, northern China, killed more than 100 people, left hundreds more injured and devastated large areas of the city. The explosions occurred at a warehouse at the port which contained hazardous and flammable chemicals. Two years earlier in the United States, a fertilizer plant in West, TX caught fire and exploded, claiming 15 lives, injuring 200 others and turning part of the city of 2,800 people into rubble.
Chemical accidents such as these continue to occur at a significant rate, bringing with them intense public scrutiny and the potential for significant reputational harm. Whether it is a refinery fire or a toxic release at a chemical plant, these incidents present a “perfect storm” of unique challenges that can readily overwhelm even the most sophisticated organizations. Federal criminal investigators are often among the first personnel at an incident scene raising the stakes even higher. A prompt, sure-footed response by counsel experienced in crisis management is essential.
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