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accidentsdisasters2 years ago

"NTSB Investigation Uncovers Natural Gas Leak as Cause of Deadly Pennsylvania Candy Factory Explosion"

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation into the explosion at a Pennsylvania candy factory in March, which killed seven people, revealed that natural gas was leaking from two service lines. The report found that a service tee installed in 1982 was leaking gas, and a smaller leak was found in a new service line installed in 2021. The NTSB noted that the 1982 service tee was located near other infrastructures and showed signs of corrosion and a crack. The investigation is ongoing, and the candy factory company, R.M. Palmer, is cooperating with authorities.

via CNN|
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accidents2 years ago

NTSB Report: Workers Smelled Gas Before Deadly PA Chocolate Factory Explosion

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the March 24 explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company candy factory in Berks County, which killed seven workers. The report details that employees in Building 1 recalled the smell of rotten eggs around the time of the blast, while workers in Building 2 reported smelling the odor of natural gas. The report notes that natural gas is odorless, so strong-smelling chemical additives are mixed in so leaks can be more easily detected. The investigation will focus on identifying the source of the explosion.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|
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safety2 years ago

NTSB investigates deadly chocolate factory explosion and combustion risks.

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened a safety investigation into the natural gas explosion and fire at R.M. Palmer candy factory in West Reading, which killed seven workers. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, and investigations are being carried out by Pennsylvania State Police and UGI. The community is offering support to the families of the victims, and a disaster declaration has been extended to provide access to important resources. Some workers had complained about smelling gas before the explosion, but the supervisors had assured them that it was being handled.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|
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accidents2 years ago

Investigation Continues into Deadly Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Explosion

The investigation into the cause and origin of the deadly candy factory explosion in West Reading, Berks County, is underway. The state police fire marshal unit is looking into the matter, and the West Reading police will determine what information to release to the public. The death toll stands at seven, and three buildings around the destroyed factory have been condemned. Some roads in the area will remain closed indefinitely. There were complaints about a gas smell at the factory, and plant employees had complained about smelling gas throughout the day Friday. A candlelight vigil is scheduled for Friday.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|
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tragedy2 years ago

Pennsylvania candy factory explosion claims 7 lives and leaves 2 missing.

The death toll in the Pennsylvania candy factory explosion has risen to seven after two additional bodies were found. All missing individuals have been accounted for, and the focus will now shift to investigating the explosion. Three buildings surrounding the factory will be condemned as a precaution. A candlelight vigil will be held for the victims, and a disaster recovery fund has been established to support those impacted by the blast.

via CNN|
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tragedy2 years ago

Fatal Explosion at Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Leaves Multiple Dead and Missing

Three people are dead, four are missing, and eight are injured after a candy factory exploded in West Reading, Berks County. The search for survivors continues, but officials say hopes are dimming due to the violence of the explosion and the amount of time that has passed. Reports of a gas smell at the plant have emerged, and a UGI Utilities spokesperson said crews were brought in after damage from the blast led to the release of gas that was helping to feed the fire. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|
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