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Fumesucker

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33. Industrial accidents kill more than just those who work in the industry

Thu May 2, 2013, 09:06 PM

May 2013

In the specific case of West, TX that is indeed the case.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/20/numerous-injuries-reported-in-large-explosion-at-texas-fertilizer-plant/

"The devastation is immense," said Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott of West, Texas, while another official added, "There are homes flattened. Part of that community is gone."

The explosion occurred around 8 p.m. Wednesday and could be heard as far away as Waxahachie, a town 45 miles north. Flames spiraled into the evening sky and rained burning embers, shrapnel and debris down on frightened residents.

A member of the West City Council, Al Vanek, said a four-block area around the explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Plant was "totally decimated."

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] devilgrrl May 2013 OP

Gone And Forgotten. TheMastersNemesis May 2013 #1

Under the rug. Brings back too much talk about regulations, unions, worker rights etc. move on. kelliekat44 May 2013 #2

It's being covered in Texas NoPasaran May 2013 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl May 2013 #4

Barbara Boxer is calling for a senate investigation LeftInTX May 2013 #5

You're asking the wrong question. MineralMan May 2013 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl May 2013 #7

"nothing to see here" - You're right from what I can see badtoworse May 2013 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl May 2013 #10

There likely are codes that govern how the material should have been stored badtoworse May 2013 #11

I'm pretty sure the negligence was intentional. They didn't accidentally eilen May 2013 #30

Where did the 1000x come from? This is the first I've heard of it. badtoworse May 2013 #31

Here's the article. eilen May 2013 #32

They were in violation of that regulation, but it's not clear that was a factor in the accident... badtoworse May 2013 #35

Nope. It's not being swept under the rug. MineralMan May 2013 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl May 2013 #14

What's more important is whether or not there is MineralMan May 2013 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl May 2013 #16

This is not "before the internet." MineralMan May 2013 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl May 2013 #18

If disagreeing with you constitutes lecturing, MineralMan May 2013 #23

You said, "Let me ask you." ... oldhippie May 2013 #24

Industrial accidents kill more than just those who work in the industry Fumesucker May 2013 #33

Bhopal, India is the best example of that badtoworse May 2013 #34

They never did really cover it laundry_queen May 2013 #9

Need to keep lifting up the story and forcing media to cover jtown1123 May 2013 #12

It's being covered locally. redqueen May 2013 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl May 2013 #20

I suspect that's because we all agree about workplace safety, redqueen May 2013 #21

If it makes you feel better, not every industry and company disregards worker safety badtoworse May 2013 #25

the hypocrisy down here is ASTOUNDING Skittles May 2013 #26

Yep. I don't know if they're shameless liars or just very, very stupid. redqueen May 2013 #28

oh believe me, they are both liars and VERY, VERY STUPID Skittles May 2013 #29

Big article about it today in the Wall Street Journal former9thward May 2013 #22

Thanks. I guess the media is covering it, after all. MineralMan May 2013 #27