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T2 Laboratories Inc. Explosion and Fire
Jacksonville, FL, December 19, 2007
 
T2 Laboratories Inc. Explosion and Fire
Aerial view of T2 Laboratories, Inc., following explosion and fire.

Incident Description
On December 19, 2007, four people were killed and 13 others were transported to the hospital when an explosion occured at T2 Laboratories Inc. during the production of a gasoline additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl.

Investigation Status
A CSB investigation is underway. Click here to contact the CSB about this investigation.

News Releases News Release January 25, 2008 - CSB Concludes Field Phase of T2 Blast Investigation in Jacksonville, FL - Higher Number of Offsite Injuries Found
News Releases News Release January 3, 2008 - Statement by CSB Investigator-in-Charge Robert Hall Updating the Public on the Investigation of the T2 Laboratories Explosion and Fire
News Releases News Release December 19, 2007 - CSB Deploys to Fatal Jacksonville, Florida Explosion