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tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

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•2 min saved

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

biotech2 years ago•6 min saved

Aerami Therapeutics' CEO Lisa Yañez dies, chair to take over.

Aerami Therapeutics CEO Lisa Yañez passed away in a car crash; Acelyrin's IPO raised $540 million; CDC will change the way it reports Covid-19 data once the federal health emergency ends next week; a worker died in an explosion at Seqens' manufacturing plant in Massachusetts; FDA is seeking comment on how best to deal with nitrosamine impurities in drugs; a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee is encouraging “decisive action” to address a long-running national shortage of research primates.

via Endpoints News|

#acelyrin #aerami-therapeutics #biotech

local-news2 years ago•3 min saved

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

local-news2 years ago•3 min saved

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

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Chemical explosion at Massachusetts industrial park leaves worker missing and multiple injured.

A chemical explosion occurred at an industrial park in Massachusetts, injuring four workers and leaving one unaccounted for. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and the building suffered major structural damage, preventing rescue crews from entering. The company Seqens, a contract drug substance manufacturer, is listed at the address.

via NBC News|

#accidents #chemical-explosion #industrial-park