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business2 hours ago•2 min saved

Video reveals catastrophic tank rupture and deadly chemical spill at Longview pulp mill

A public-records video shows the Nippon Dynawave wood-pulp mill in Longview rupturing a tank and releasing hundreds of thousands of gallons of white liquor, killing 11 workers as spills spread into parking areas and ditches; rescue efforts were delayed, autopsies cite severe chemical burns as a factor in all deaths, and multiple agencies are investigating while the plant remains out of service and plans temporary storage tanks to restart.

via KUOW|

#business #chemical-safety #industrial-disaster

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Claims 16 Lives

A fire at a garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has killed at least 16 people, with the toll expected to rise. The fire, which also involved a chemical warehouse storing hazardous materials, was exacerbated by lack of safety measures and illegal operation, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in Bangladesh's industrial sector. Families mourn and search for missing loved ones as authorities investigate the incident.

via BBC|

#bangladesh #deadly-incident #garment-factory-fire

disaster3 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Gas Leak in Ludhiana, India Leaves 11 Dead and 4 Hospitalized.

At least 11 people, including women and children, have died following a gas leak in the port city of Ludhiana in Punjab state, India. The source of the leak has not been officially confirmed, but high levels of hydrogen sulphide gas were detected in the area. The National Disaster Response Force has been sent to the site, and nearby factories have been sealed off. Industrial gas leaks are not rare in India, with the 1984 Bhopal disaster being the world's worst industrial disaster.

via BBC|

#disaster #gas-leak #india