One of the deadliest industrial disasters in American history occurred in Texas City, Texas in 1947, but the event has received modest notoriety over the years. It's a story every Texan should hear.

Sources:

“The Texas City Disaster, 1947”. Hugh Stephens.
https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/lyt01
Houston Legends: History and Heritage of Dynamic Global Capitol. Hank Moore