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OSHA says explosion could’ve been prevented


August 4, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Who Got Fined and Why?, construction safety, fire/explosion

Two companies face more than a quarter-of-a-million dollars in fines in connection with an explosion that resulted from the combination of flammable vapors and welding.

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Worker killed in welding explosion


April 27, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Bizarre Accident of the Week, Chemical safety, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, fire/explosion

A 28-year-old worker was killed while welding barrels outside of a car repair shop.

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