DAVIDSON F42L

Incident Details
Description

SummaryAt the DAVIDSON F42L facility in Texas, a chemical release occurred involving multiple hazardous substances including benzene, carbon monoxide, heptanes, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals can be dangerous to human health, potentially causing respiratory issues, headaches, and long-term health risks if people are exposed. Residents near the facility should immediately stay indoors, close all windows and doors, avoid outdoor activities, and contact local health authorities or emergency services if they experience any unusual symptoms like difficulty breathing, dizziness, or skin irritation.

What was emitted
  • 27.29 POUNDS of Benzene
  • 8396.74 POUNDS of Carbon Monoxide
  • 307.04 POUNDS of Heptanes
  • 8187.68 POUNDS of VOCs

How did it happenUnplanned and unavoidable third-party midstream outage beyond Ovintiv control.