Tragedy Strikes: Worker Killed in Chemical Plant Explosion in Massachusetts
TL;DR
A violent explosion at the Seqens pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Newburyport, Massachusetts, killed 61-year-old Jack O’Keefe and injured four others. The building sustained major structural damage, and firefighters and rescue crews were unable to enter until Thursday evening. Seqens has a lengthy record of violating safety laws, including for failing to meet federal standards for emergency response and safe handling of hazardous materials. The company is working with investigators to determine the cause of the incident.
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