The Great Smoky Mountain Journal

Staff, Wire Reports

Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 06:32 PM

Eastman Chemical Explosion Last Week Estimated To Cost Company $100M In Damages

Eastman Chemical Officials released a statement to WJHL, saying the company will lose between $50 and $100 million by the end of 2017 due to the explosion last week.

According to Eastman Chemicals, the explosion was caused by a process upset in the coal gasification area. This led to releases of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

No injuries were reported.

Work flow has continued, but the company is currently repairing the damages.