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Final Report Released On: 09/08/2005
The startup of major processes is a hazardous phase in the operation of oil refineries and chemical plants. Hurricane Katrina has now disrupted production at numerous petrochemical facilities in ...
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Final Report Released On: 08/08/2005
Company: Honeywell
On July 20, 2003, there was a release of chlorine gas from the Honeywell refrigerant manufacturing plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The accident resulted in the hospitalization of four plant work...
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Location: Corbin, KY
Final Report Released On: 02/15/2005
Company: CTA Acoustics
On February 20, 2003, an explosion and fire damaged the CTA Acoustics manufacturing plant in Corbin, Kentucky, fatally injuring seven workers. The facility produced fiberglass insulation for the ...
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Location: Kinston, NC
Final Report Released On: 09/23/2004
Company: West Pharmaceutical Services
On January 29, 2003, an explosion and fire destroyed the West Pharmaceutical Services plant in Kinston, North Carolina, causing six deaths, dozens of injuries, and hundreds of job losses. The fac...
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Location: Miami Township, OH
Final Report Released On: 08/24/2004
Company: Isotec
On September 21, 2003, a violent explosion destroyed an underground distillation tower at the Isotec chemical manufacturing plant in Miami Township, Ohio, injuring one worker. The explosion ruptu...
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Location: Cranston, RI
Final Report Released On: 08/20/2004
Company: Technic Inc.
On February 7, 2003, a worker was seriously injured in an explosion at Technic Inc. in Cranston, Rhode Island. The explosion occurred during maintenance on a ventilation system connected to multi...
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Final Report Released On: 07/15/2004
This Safety Bulletin identifies specific tasks that facilities should include in all work activities involving piping or equipment opening to ensure the complete removal of hazardous material. ...
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