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West Fertilizer Explosion and Fire

Publisher
CSB · U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Type
Investigation
Date
Themes
ExplosionHazardous SubstancesHot Work and FireProcess Safety

Summary

A massive explosion at a fertilizer storage and distribution facility fatally injured twelve volunteer firefighters, two members of the public and caused hundreds of injuries.

Themes: explosion, hazardous substances, hot work and fire, process safety.

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