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Chemical Tank Leak in Ohio Forces Evacuations
The tank contained glycidyl methacrylate, an industrial chemical in plastics, paints and coatings.
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Automotive
Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Because the Seats Might Catch Fire
There's no remedy yet.
October 20, 2026
Safety
How F-35 Parts Got Shipped to China; Plastics Fire Aftermath in Michigan; Chemical Leak at Purina Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 288
Also on the podcast, Caterpillar commits $1 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing, criminal conspiracy targets cooking oil and new exoskeleton helps users walk upright again.
October 5, 2026
Safety
It Took At Least 16 Fire Departments and 2 Million Gallons of Water to Put Out Plastics Plant Blaze in Michigan
The smoke could be seen for 40 miles.
September 29, 2026
Artificial Intelligence
Manufacturers Pay Price When Factory Workers Miss Critical Updates
About 80% of workers learn about changes after they've gone into effect, research says.
September 9, 2026
Safety
Hose-Pull Designed to Improve Mobility of Large Hoses, Pipes
Omnidirectional wheels are made of 12 overmolded olive-shaped components integrated into a polymer rim.
September 8, 2026
Top Headlines
Pakistan's Factory Workers Swelter in Extreme Heat as Global Brands Fail on Safety Pledges
October 21, 2026
SureWerx Acquires American Safety Clothing
September 11, 2026
Mouser Adds Banner's RSio Remote Safe I/O Block for Machine Safety Applications
August 31, 2026
Industrial Scientific Introduces 4-Gas Monitor for Everyday Industrial Work
August 20, 2026
Taco Bell Lettuce Confirmed as a Source in Cyclospora Outbreak
July 17, 2026
Shadow 10 Light Curtain
July 6, 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Declares Emergency Over Warehouse Fire
June 22, 2026
Fiery 2024 Derailment Proves Need to Replace Flawed Tank Cars, NTSB Says
June 12, 2026
Explosion at Petrochemical Plant Kills 1, Injures 7
May 22, 2026
Flaw That Led to Engine Flying Off UPS Plane Grew Unnoticed Under Relaxed Inspection Schedule
May 21, 2026
What Happens When the EPA Sidelines Its Independent Chemical Referee
May 20, 2026
Years Before UPS Crash, 10 Similar Flaws Were Recorded
May 19, 2026
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Operations
Stinky Factory Settles with Angry Neighbors for Nearly $1M
It was making a product called “Cheese Supreme.”
May 19, 2026
Safety
The Hidden Cost of Poor Indoor Air Quality in Manufacturing
How air quality affects productivity, recruiting and retention as manufacturers face a growing skills gap.
April 10, 2026
Automotive
Security Video Captures Lithium-Ion Battery Fire at E-Bike Facility
WATCH: The video captured the moment the blaze broke out inside the business.
April 7, 2026
Safety
Fire at Gas Lighter Factory Near Bangladesh's Capital Kills 5 People
It took several hours to bring under control.
April 6, 2026
Safety
'Suicide Cords' Pulled from Major E-Commerce Platforms
No standard or safety agency in the world permits this configuration, yet these products were found on Walmart, eBay and AliExpress.
April 1, 2026
Aerospace
Boeing Dodges Bid to Reopen Criminal Case Over Fatal Crashes
The crashes killed 346 people.
April 1, 2026
Operations
Thousands of Workers Strike at One of the Largest Meatpacking Plants in the U.S.
The union says workers pay to protect themselves at the plant.
March 17, 2026
Safety
Safety Group Gives First Certification to Customer-Facing Robot
It was tested for fire, electric shock hazards and safe autonomous mobility.
March 12, 2026
Safety
Hyundai Introduces Unmanned Firefighting Robot
The robot has a top speed of 50 kph and features a self-spraying cooling system.
March 4, 2026
Safety
Massive Explosion at Cocoa Butter Processor Injures Five
The facility is also used for CBD extraction.
March 5, 2026
Safety
Burning Pile of Cereal Damages General Mills Factory
All employees were confirmed safe after the incident.
March 3, 2026
Safety
Fire at Ohio Farm Complex Kills About 6,000 Hogs
Two of five large buildings at the farm were "heavily involved" as firefighters arrived.
February 26, 2026
Safety
House Rejects Bill Requiring Aircraft Locator Systems to Prevent Midair Collisions Like Last Year's
The NTSB has been recommending such systems to be installed since 2008.
February 26, 2026
Safety
‘Completely Preventable Mistake’ Caused Fatal Refinery Accident in Texas
Why contract workers opened the wrong pipe.
February 25, 2026
Safety
Government Penalizes Businesses Over 6 Deaths at Colorado Dairy
Federal workplace safety regulators proposed nearly $250,000 in fines for three companies.
February 25, 2026
