Miraculous Escape: Factory Worker Survives Explosion, Fire, and Chocolate Vat Fall.

Patricia Borges, a survivor of the Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion that killed seven co-workers, fell into a vat of liquid chocolate after the floor gave way beneath her and her arm caught fire. The dark liquid extinguished her blazing arm, but she broke her collarbone and both heels. Borges spent nine hours screaming for help and waiting for rescue as firefighters battled the inferno. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, which has been characterized as a natural gas explosion. Chocolate companies and other food manufacturers must take steps to mitigate the risk of fire and explosion from flammable dust produced by ingredients like cocoa powder and corn starch.