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tragedy2 years ago

Victim's loved ones speak out after fatal explosion at Newburyport plant.

Family and friends are mourning the loss of 61-year-old Jack O’Keefe, an Army veteran who died in a violent explosion at the Seqens pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Four other workers were injured and taken to local hospitals. The building suffered major structural damage, and firefighters and rescue crews were unable to enter until Thursday evening. Seqens has a history of safety violations and has been fined at least $168,000 for violating safety laws dating back to 2015. The company is working with investigators to determine the cause of the explosion.

via Boston 25 News|
#explosion#hazardous-materials#newburyport
tragedy2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes: Worker Killed in Chemical Plant Explosion in Massachusetts

A violent explosion at the Seqens pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Newburyport, Massachusetts, killed 61-year-old Jack O’Keefe and injured four others. The building sustained major structural damage, and firefighters and rescue crews were unable to enter until Thursday evening. Seqens has a lengthy record of violating safety laws, including for failing to meet federal standards for emergency response and safe handling of hazardous materials. The company is working with investigators to determine the cause of the incident.

via Boston 25 News|
#explosion#jack-okeefe#newburyport
local-news2 years ago

Fatal Explosion Rocks Newburyport Chemical Plant, Worker Missing.

A worker was killed and four others were injured in a "violent explosion" at Seqens, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Newburyport. The explosion caused major structural damage to the building, making it difficult for firefighters and technical rescue crews to enter. The victim was identified as Jack O'Keefe, a longtime employee. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and there have been previous incidents at the facility.

via CBS Boston|
#explosion#industrial-accident#local-news
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Explosion at Newburyport Manufacturing Facility Leaves One Dead and Others Injured

A worker was killed and four others were injured in a "violent explosion" at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The explosion caused major structural damage to the building, preventing firefighters and rescue crews from entering until Thursday evening. The cause of the blast is still under investigation. This is the same building where a series of explosions happened in February 2020.

via Boston 25 News|
#accidents#explosion#manufacturing-facility
local-news2 years ago

Pharmaceutical plant explosion in Newburyport leaves worker missing.

A worker is missing after a "violent explosion" at Seqens, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Newburyport. Four workers were taken to the hospital and treated, while the fifth worker has not been found yet. The explosion caused major structural damage to the building, and firefighters and technical rescue crews haven't been able to go inside. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and authorities said there's no danger to people who live in the area and no concerns about the air quality.

via CBS Boston|
#explosion#local-news#missing-worker
us2 years ago

Worker missing after violent explosion at Newburyport chemical/pharmaceutical plant.

A worker is missing after a "violent explosion" at Seqens, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Four workers were taken to the hospital and treated, while the fifth worker has not been found yet. The explosion caused major structural damage to the building, and firefighters and technical rescue crews have not been able to go inside. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and there is no danger to people who live in the area. This is not the first fire at the facility, as there were six explosions three years ago.

via CBS News|
#chemical-facility#explosion#missing-worker
accidents2 years ago

Chemical explosion in Newburyport leaves worker missing.

A chemical explosion at an industrial park in Newburyport, Massachusetts, has left one worker unaccounted for, while four others were treated and released from the hospital. The building sustained major structural damage, and an "industrial-sized vat" was found 30 feet away from the building. Authorities are continuing their search for the missing worker, and there is no danger to the public at this time.

via ABC News|
#accidents#chemical-explosion#industrial-park