Intel—Accidentally released caustic gases into Oregon neighborhood for two months
Intel accidentally turned off its air pollution mitigation equipment at an Oregon facility, releasing caustic gases into a nearby neighborhood for two months before the issue was discovered and corrected. This raised serious questions about environmental monitoring and community safety protocols.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Governance | -against | secondary | -0.50 |
| Environmental Sustainability | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.322 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.57)× agency (negligent ×0.5)
Evidence (1 signal)
CHIPS Communities United reported Intel's two-month air pollution incident in Oregon
CHIPS Communities United reported that Intel accidentally turned off its air pollution mitigation equipment at an Oregon facility, releasing caustic gases into a nearby neighborhood for two months. The incident highlighted concerns about environmental monitoring and chemical safety in semiconductor manufacturing.