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Natural Gas Explosion

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workplace-safety2 years ago

"Fatal Explosion at Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Due to Ignored Gas Smell Complaints"

R.M. Palmer Co., a Pennsylvania chocolate factory, has been fined over $44,000 by OSHA for failing to evacuate before a natural gas explosion that killed seven people. The company allegedly ignored warnings from employees about a gas leak, and OSHA issued multiple citations. Palmer denies violating safety standards and plans to contest the citations. The explosion leveled one building and damaged another, with investigators considering gas leaks as a possible cause. Workers at the plant claim that the company ignored warnings and should have evacuated.

accidents-and-disasters2 years ago

"NTSB Investigates Deadly Explosions at Pa. Chocolate and Candy Factories"

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened a safety investigation into a natural gas explosion and fire at the R.M. Palmer Company factory in West Reading, Berks County, which killed seven workers. Initial findings indicate an accident involving a natural gas pipeline caused the explosion. The blast highlights the combustibility of food plants, particularly chocolate making, and the risks of combustible dust produced by ingredients like cocoa powder and corn starch. The community is offering support to the families of the victims, and a candlelight vigil is scheduled for Friday.