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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.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|
#accidents-and-disasters#community-support#food-manufacturing
tragedy2 years ago

Fatal Explosion Rocks Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory, Claims Seven Lives.

Amy Sandoe, a 49-year-old Human Resources Director at RM Palmer Company, was identified as one of the victims of the chocolate factory explosion. She had been with the company since August 2019 and had become the director of the department in January 2022. Her family believes she died instantly as she was leaving the office. She is survived by her husband, two children, two grandchildren, and her father. A meal train and a fund have been started to help the family and those affected by the explosion. Emotional support is available through the RM Palmer Company hotline.

via Daily Voice|
#amy-sandoe#chocolate-factory-explosion#ephrata
us2 years ago

Deadly Explosion Rocks Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory.

The death toll from the chocolate factory explosion in West Reading, Pennsylvania, has risen to seven, with four more bodies found in the rubble. All previously missing persons have been accounted for. Rescue crews are continuing to search for any additional individuals. R.M. Palmer, the candy company that operates the factory, has acknowledged the tragedy and expressed condolences to the families of those impacted. The factory has been in operation since the early 1960s and employs about 850 people.

via CBS News|
#chocolate-factory-explosion#death-toll#pennsylvania
tragedy2 years ago

Deadly Explosion Rocks Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory

An explosion at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory known for manufacturing chocolate Easter bunnies killed two and injured nine on Friday. Officials have said they believe it may have resulted from a gas leak. The cause of the deadly blast that left the facility 60 miles north-west of Philadelphia obliterated a little more than two weeks before Easter remained under investigation on Saturday morning.

via The Guardian US|
#chocolate-factory#explosion#gas-leak
us2 years ago

Fatal Explosion at Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Leaves Multiple Dead and Missing

An explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, has left multiple people dead and others injured, with several people still missing. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and an investigation is ongoing. The factory, which employs about 850 people, manufactures seasonal chocolates for occasions such as Easter, Christmas, and Halloween. One building of the factory was destroyed, and a nearby church and apartment building were damaged. The town of West Reading is approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.

via CBS News|
#explosion#multiple-casualties#pennsylvania
local-news2 years ago

Fatal Explosion at Pennsylvania Candy Factory Leaves Multiple Dead and Missing

An explosion at the RM Palmer Company chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, has killed two people, injured seven, and left six unaccounted for. Recovery efforts are ongoing, and rail traffic in the area has resumed with a speed restriction. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and people who lived in the damaged apartment building have been displaced.

via CBS Philly|
#berks-county#explosion#fire
breaking-news2 years ago

R.M. Palmer Company building in West Reading, PA explodes in flames.

An explosion at a commercial building in Reading triggered a multi-alarm fire, with fire crews responding to reports of people possibly trapped inside. The building is believed to be R.M. Palmer Company, a chocolate company that has been a staple in the Reading community for over 70 years. No injuries have been reported at this time, and authorities will provide an update on the situation later in the evening.

via FOX 29 Philadelphia|
#breaking-news#explosion#fire