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accidents-and-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

NTSB report reveals cause of deadly Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the deadly explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, which occurred on March 24, 2023. The report indicates that natural gas fueled the explosion, but there was no reported spike in gas usage or any work being done on the gas mains prior to the incident. The source of the explosion is still under investigation. Seven people died and eleven others were injured in the explosion.

via The Hill|

#accidents-and-disasters #chocolate-factory-explosion #national-transportation-safety-board

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Lawsuit Filed Against R.M. Palmer Chocolate Factory for Ignoring Gas Leak Warning Before Deadly Explosion

The family of a worker who died in a Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against R.M. Palmer Co., claiming the company ignored warnings of a gas leak before the accident. The lawsuit also names gas utility UGI. The explosion killed seven workers and injured several others. Workers had smelled gas the day of the explosion and notified Palmer, but the company "did nothing," according to the lawsuit. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

via CBS News|

#explosion #gas-leak #legal

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Lawsuit alleges company ignored gas leak complaints leading to fatal explosion.

The family of a worker who died in a Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion has filed a wrongful death suit against R.M. Palmer Co., alleging that the company ignored warnings of a gas leak before the blast that killed seven workers and injured several others. Workers had reportedly smelled gas and notified Palmer, but the company did nothing. The lawsuit also names gas utility UGI. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the explosion, which leveled a building in the factory complex and damaged several other buildings in West Reading.

via NBC News|

#explosion #gas-leak #legal

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Lawsuit alleges chocolate factory ignored warning before fatal explosion.

The family of a worker who died in an explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania has filed a wrongful death suit against R.M. Palmer Co., alleging that the company ignored warnings of a natural gas leak. The lawsuit also names gas utility UGI. The explosion killed seven workers and injured several others. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but federal safety officials have confirmed that they are studying the role of a natural gas pipeline.

via ABC News|

#explosion #legal #natural-gas-leak

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Chocolate Maker Ignored Gas Alert Before Explosion, Lawsuit Claims.

The family of a worker who died in an explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania has filed a wrongful death suit against R.M. Palmer Co., alleging that the company ignored warnings of a natural gas leak. The explosion killed seven workers and injured several others. Workers had reportedly smelled natural gas and notified Palmer, but the company did nothing. The lawsuit also names gas utility UGI. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the explosion.

via The Associated Press|

#explosion #legal #natural-gas-leak

lawsuit2 years ago•2 min saved

Lawsuit filed over deadly chocolate factory explosion in Pennsylvania.

A neighbor of the R.M. Palmer Co. chocolate plant that exploded in West Reading has filed a lawsuit claiming negligence by the company led to the blast. Betty Wright is seeking punitive damages of at least $50,000 and a jury trial. The suit claims that Wright suffered severe and permanent injuries as well as a loss of property and belongings due to the explosion. The suit places blame for the blast on the company, saying it failed to properly inspect, repair and test the property to prevent the devastating explosion.

via Reading Eagle|

#chocolate-factory-explosion #lawsuit #negligence

tragedy2 years ago•4 min saved

West Reading Chocolate Factory Explosion Leaves Family Waiting and Hoping for Missing Workers

The R.M. Palmer Co. plant explosion in West Reading, Pennsylvania, killed five people and left two missing. Diana Cedeno, who works at the chocolate plant, is one of the missing. Her family has been waiting at the site since the explosion, hoping for the best but expecting the worst. Diana is described as a caring and dedicated woman of deep faith who is studying to become a preacher. Her family and friends have gathered at the site, waiting and hoping for news.

via Reading Eagle|

#explosion #family #missing