The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is demanding that the maker of a potentially defective airbag component recall 67 million units. But the manufacturer, ARC Automotive, says it isn’t proceeding with the recall. The Knoxville, Tennessee-based subsidiary of China’s Sensteed Hi-Tech Group (000981.SZ) makes inflators for airbag modules, which have been used by at … Continue reading NHTSA demands recall of 67M potentially deadly airbag inflators; company disagrees
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The West Fertilizer Explosion Ten Years Later
It was exactly a ten years ago tonight that that my wife called me from another room to say she had just seen something on TV about a big explosion …The West Fertilizer Explosion Ten Years Later
Chocolate Factory Worker Survived Deadly Explosion After Falling Into Chocolate Vat | HuffPost Latest News
A woman pulled alive from the rubble of a Pennsylvania chocolate factory after an explosion that killed seven co-workers says flames had engulfed the building, and her arm, when the floor gave way beneath her. That might have been the end, if she hadn’t fallen into a vat of liquid chocolate. The dark liquid extinguished … Continue reading Chocolate Factory Worker Survived Deadly Explosion After Falling Into Chocolate Vat | HuffPost Latest News
Federal investigators find operating, training deficiencies contributed to fatal BP Products refinery explosion that claimed two workers’ lives | U.S. Department of Labor
FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS FIND OPERATING, TRAINING DEFICIENCIES CONTRIBUTED TO FATAL BP PRODUCTS REFINERY EXPLOSION THAT CLAIMED TWO WORKERS’ LIVES Gas production plant lacked adequate training, process controls for leaks OREGON, OH ‒ A federal investigation into two workers’ fatal burns at an Oregon, Ohio, refinery’s crude unit has found its operator, BP Products North America Inc. … Continue reading Federal investigators find operating, training deficiencies contributed to fatal BP Products refinery explosion that claimed two workers’ lives | U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Chemical Safety Board Report- 2018 Husky Superior Refinery Explosion and Asphalt Fire In Wisconsin
CSB Releases Final Report into 2018 Husky Superior Refinery Explosion and Asphalt Fire in Wisconsin Washington D.C. December 29, 2022 – Today the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report on the 2018 refinery explosion and fire at the Husky Superior Refinery in Superior, Wisconsin. The accident injured 36 workers, caused roughly … Continue reading U.S. Chemical Safety Board Report- 2018 Husky Superior Refinery Explosion and Asphalt Fire In Wisconsin
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CSB Interim Executive Authority Steve Owens said, “The CSB continues to see hot work incidents at a variety of facilities across the U.S. even though these are well-understood events and are avoidable. Increased adherence by companies to existing regulations and industry guidance can keep other hot work incidents from happening in the future and help … Continue reading U.S. Chemical Safety Board
“Samsung Recalls 2.8 Million Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injuries”
Recall date: November 4, 2016 Name of product: Samsung top-load washing machines Hazard: The washing machine top can unexpectedly detach from the washing machine chassis during use, posing a risk of injury from impact. Consumer Contact: Samsung toll-free at 866-264-5636 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, or online at http://www.Samsung.com and click on the … Continue reading “Samsung Recalls 2.8 Million Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injuries”
“U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases New Safety Video, “Dangerously Close: Explosion in West, Texas,” Detailing Report Findings and Recommendations on 2013 Fatal West Fertilizer Company Explosion and Fire “
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdDuHxwD5R4 January 29, 2016, Washington, DC – Today the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a safety video into the fatal April 17, 2013, fire and explosion at the West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas, which resulted in 15 fatalities, more than 260 injuries, and widespread community damage. The deadly fire and explosion occurred when … Continue reading “U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases New Safety Video, “Dangerously Close: Explosion in West, Texas,” Detailing Report Findings and Recommendations on 2013 Fatal West Fertilizer Company Explosion and Fire “
OSHA NEP Conflicting With Fire Service Combustible Dust Fire Response
Wheel Alignment or New Tire? Earlier this year a combustible dust fire and explosion at a North Carolina fiber recovery facility resulting in four injuries has safety professionals scratching their heads and wondering why OSHA continues to ignore the multitude of manufacturing sub-sectors (NAICS) in the OSHA Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program ((NEP). For instance, … Continue reading OSHA NEP Conflicting With Fire Service Combustible Dust Fire Response
1 Person Killed & 10 Injured at Arens Controls, Arlington Heights, Illinois Plant
By Jamie Sotonoff and Melissa Silverberg, Daily Herald Police confirmed that the one person killed in an explosion at Arens Controls in Arlington Heights is an Itasca man. Investigators will be back Wednesday to try to determine what caused the explosion in the company’s electronics testing area Tuesday that also injured 12 other people, including … Continue reading 1 Person Killed & 10 Injured at Arens Controls, Arlington Heights, Illinois Plant
Off Topic News – Amateur Footage of 1986 Challenger Explosion Found
Twenty-six years after the devastating explosion of the space shuttle Challenger during launch, new amateur footage of the event has surfaced, offering a new perspective of that tragic day. The January 28, 1986 disaster was captured by then-19-year-old Jeffrey Ault with a Super 8mm camera while visiting Florida, and has now been made available to … Continue reading Off Topic News – Amateur Footage of 1986 Challenger Explosion Found
OSHA Fines Gun Powder Manufacturer $1.2 million After Deadly Explosion Two workers killed; 54 citations issued.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued 54 citations with proposed penalties reaching $1.2 million to Black Mag LLC, following a deadly explosion in May at the company’s site in Colebrook, N.H. Two workers were killed. Both were on the job for less than a month. The company received four egregious willful, 12 willful, 36 … Continue reading OSHA Fines Gun Powder Manufacturer $1.2 million After Deadly Explosion Two workers killed; 54 citations issued.
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