Tag: Plant Explosion

“Elk Grove Village, Illinois Food Plant Worker Injured In Explosion” #PSM #AmmoniaSafety

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This incident is just another reason why Ammonia Safety, both PSM & Evacuation Safety Drills are so important and have to be taken seriously every day. If you work in this type of industry, make sure you know your company's Safety Rules for Ammonia Exposure & Evacuation Procedures and you practice them. Be an involved … Continue reading “Elk Grove Village, Illinois Food Plant Worker Injured In Explosion” #PSM #AmmoniaSafety

CSB to Investigate Horsehead Holding Co. Explosion & 2 Worker Fatalities

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The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) announced Aug. 3 that it will conduct a full investigation into the July 22 explosion and fire that killed two workers at the Horsehead Holding Co. zinc recycling facility located in Monaca, Pa. On July 25, CSB deployed a three-person assessment team to the accident site. Investigators interviewed company personnel … Continue reading CSB to Investigate Horsehead Holding Co. Explosion & 2 Worker Fatalities

CSB Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations Following CITGO Refinery Accident

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On Dec. 9, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) issued urgent safety recommendations calling on CITGO Petroleum Corp. to conduct third-party safety audits and improve its emergency water mitigation system in the event of another release of potentially deadly hydrogen fluoride (HF) vapor, as occurred last July at the company’s Corpus Christi, Texas, refinery. “CSB … Continue reading CSB Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations Following CITGO Refinery Accident

Huge Explosion Rocks Plant In Belvidere One Person Struck, Killed By Flying Debris At Tollway Oasis Quarter Mile Away – Belvidere, IL

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BELVIDERE, Ill (CBS) ― One person was killed by flying debris after a huge explosion at the NDK factory in Belvidere on Monday. A truck driver fueling his vehicle was struck by debris a quarter mile away from the factory at the tollway oasis, according to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. At least three … Continue reading Huge Explosion Rocks Plant In Belvidere One Person Struck, Killed By Flying Debris At Tollway Oasis Quarter Mile Away – Belvidere, IL