Date: July 21, 2022
Location: Sevierville, Tennessee (USA)
Address: 1246 Airport Road, 37862
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Nickel Aluminum Powder
Industry: Speciality Chemical Manufacturing
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Johnson Matthey Catalysts
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Johnson Matthey Catalysts is a multinational specialty chemicals and sustainable technologies company headquartered in London, England. It was founded in 1817 and now has a global presence. Products include chemicals, energy sources, battery systems, and medical components.
Incident Description:
On July 21, 2022, WATE reported an explosion at a chemical plant in Sevierville, Tennessee.
Emergency personnel responded at around 1:00 p.m. Officials said a nickel aluminum powder likely exploded and the fire was contained by their fire suppression system. Firefighters entered the buildings and extinguished any remaining hot spots.
Shelter-in-place instructions were issued to residents and businesses within 1,000 feet of the building. Concerns about a secondary explosion prompted a voluntary evacuation of the same area. Both were rescinded later in the afternoon.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
WATE
