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Report Cites Problems Leading to Fatal Explosion

Wednesday, April 11, 2007 | 0

The Chemical Safety Board reported Tuesday its investigation of a fatal explosion and fire at the Universal Form Clamp plant in Bellwood, Ill., on June 14 found inadequate plant design and lack of an emergency action plan contributed to the accident. The board reported an explosion occurred when hazardous vapors generated by overheating a flammable liquid in an open-top tank ignited. A delivery truck driver was killed and two employees received serious injuries. The board reported the plant process was not designed and constructed in accordance with fire safety codes and Occupational ...

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