Accident: Austin Powders & U.S. Nitrogen - Nitrogen Oxides Releases
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Accident Occurred On: 06/11/2025 | Final Report Released On:
Accident Type: Release
Investigation Status:
On June 11, 2025, at approximately 8:15 a.m., local time, the Austin Powder facility in McArthur, Ohio, experienced an accidental release of nitrogen oxides and nitric acid from an acid storage tank. The release resulted in the evacuation of the surrounding community and an airspace restriction around the facility. Additionally, on November 24, 2024, the U.S. Nitrogen facility in Midway, Tennessee, experienced an accidental release of nitrogen oxides from its nitric acid production unit.