Overview

• A US-made World War II aerial bomb was uncovered during construction work on BASF’s Schwarzheide chemical complex
• Local authorities were alerted immediately and the regional explosive ordnance disposal service assessed the device on site
• BASF reported no imminent threat to employees and confirmed its roughly 2,000-strong workforce remains at work
• Safety teams secured the area and suspended adjacent construction activities to prevent hazards
• Company officials and local agencies are jointly developing a plan to neutralize or remove the bomb with minimal impact