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Story summary
- A U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) report found lack of standardized procedures at Pemex's Deer Park refinery led to deadly gas release on October 10, 2024.
- The release involved 27,000 pounds of hydrogen sulfide and killed two workers.
- Pemex had pipe-marking procedures but no standardized flange-opening processes.
- The refinery implemented a new system for identifying equipment.
- Local authorities issued shelter-in-place orders after thirteen workers were medically evaluated.
