Today, let’s talk about something that’s as fine as dust, yet as dangerous as dynamite – that’s right, combustible dust. Imagine this – you’re in an industrial setting, surrounded by fine particles suspended in air. You may not know it, but these particles can cause a massive explosion, taking down buildings and causing injuries or … Read more
In the arid landscape of Henderson, Nevada, just a short 10-mile hop from Las Vegas, sat the PEPCON plant. Alongside its neighbor, Kerr-McGee, the two facilities represented the only American producers of ammonium perchlorate (AP), a vital component in the solid propellant rocket boosters used for the Space Shuttle, military weapons, and other rocket programs. … Read more
Introduction I have a personal connection to Ammonium Percholorate. I remember living near the site of the PEPCON explosion in Henderson, Nevada, and feeling the jarring explosion on May 4, 1988. It was a frightening experience that emphasized the dangers associated with volatile chemicals like ammonium perchlorate (AP). The PEPCON disaster claimed the lives of … Read more
The Explosion in Southern Rivers State An explosion and fire near an illegal oil refinery site in the Niger Delta region killed approximately 12 people last Friday. Residents suggested that the death toll could even be higher. The explosion in the Emuoha council area of the southern Rivers state occurred along a pipeline targeted by … Read more
Today we’re talking about the Norfolk Southern Railway Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio that happened on February 3, 2023. Now, I want to start off by saying that this information is preliminary and subject to change, but we’re going to give you the most up-to-date info we have. To download the NTSB report (PDF … Read more
Introduction The 2019 Xiangshui chemical plant explosion took place on March 21, 2019 in Chenjiagang Chemical Industry Park, Xiangshui County, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China. The facility was operated by Tianjiayi Chemical and was used to produce fertilizer or pesticides. The explosion resulted in 78 deaths and 617 injuries. The State Council of China officially recognized the … Read more
Introduction The Tianjin Explosions of 2015 were among the largest industrial accidents in the history of China. The disaster occurred on August 12, 2015, in the port city of Tianjin, and claimed the lives of 173 people, including many firefighters and first responders. The explosions also caused widespread damage to the surrounding area, affecting thousands … Read more
The Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster of 2010 was one of the deadliest coal mining accidents in the history of the United States. The disaster occurred on April 5, 2010, in the Upper Big Branch coal mine in West Virginia, and claimed the lives of 29 miners. The tragedy remains one of the most significant … Read more
The Mont Blanc Tunnel fire of 1999 was one of the worst road tunnel disasters in the history of Europe. The disaster occurred on March 24, 1999, in the Mont Blanc Tunnel, which connects the Italian town of Courmayeur to the French town of Chamonix, and claimed the lives of 39 people. The tragedy remains … Read more
The Piper Alpha oil platform disaster of 1988 was one of the worst offshore oil disasters in the history of the petroleum industry. The disaster occurred on July 6, 1988, in the North Sea, off the coast of Scotland, and claimed the lives of 167 workers. The tragedy remains one of the most significant events … Read more
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