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Dust explosion injures 4, one with serious burns


October 14, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Investigations, Latest News & Views, New rules and regulations, OSHA news, fire/explosion

A dust explosion at a plant in Florida sent four workers to the hospital. One had to be airlifted to a burn center for critical injuries.

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Bill would create new combustible dust standard


February 19, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, New rules and regulations

Preventing the accumulation of combustible dust in workplaces would become mandatory instead of just good safety practice if three members of Congress get their way.

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