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January, 2015
This is a repeating eventJan 06 2020
One worker died after hazardous chemical vapors released from an over-pressurized reactor burned his respiratory system. The worker charged chemicals inside a reactor vessel and a reaction started before he
One worker died after hazardous chemical vapors released from an over-pressurized reactor burned his respiratory system. The worker charged chemicals inside a reactor vessel and a reaction started before he could close it.
OSHA’s proposed penalties total $87,780
Proximate causes:
• Inadequate management/supervision
Source: A web-based collection and analysis of process safety incidents (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950423016302285)
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