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"OSHA Investigation Reveals Candy Factory's Failure to Evacuate Workers Before Deadly Explosion"
workplace-safety2 years ago

"OSHA Investigation Reveals Candy Factory's Failure to Evacuate Workers Before Deadly Explosion"

R.M. Palmer, a candy factory in Pennsylvania, failed to evacuate its employees despite reports of a gas leak, leading to an explosion in March that killed seven people and injured several others. The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the company for not evacuating workers, lacking a clearly marked exit sign, and using spliced flexible cords. An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed gas leaks from a service tee and a new service line. R.M. Palmer contests the citations and penalties, stating that the NTSB's investigation is not yet complete.

Fatal Explosion at Chocolate Factory Due to Ignored Gas Leak: Lawsuit
legal2 years ago

Fatal Explosion at Chocolate Factory Due to Ignored Gas Leak: Lawsuit

The family of a worker who died in the explosion at a candy factory in West Reading is suing the R.M. Palmer Company for wrongful death, claiming that the company ignored warnings of a gas leak before the blast. Workers had reportedly smelled gas and notified Palmer, but the company "did nothing," according to the lawsuit. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, with federal safety officials studying the role of a natural gas pipeline.