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Fatal Explosion at Rayong Gas Tank
A fatal incident occurred at the Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Co Ltd (MTT) in Rayong on Thursday morning, resulting in one casualty due to an explosion and subsequent fire involving a…
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Incident at Senegal’s Main Airport: Boeing 737 Skids Off Runway, Injuring 10
Passengers experienced a harrowing ordeal when a Boeing 737 aircraft skidded off the runway at Senegal’s primary airport, resulting in injuries to 10 individuals. Video footage captured the chaotic scene as travelers…
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Fatal Incident at Sicilian Sewage Treatment Plant Claims Five Lives
A tragic incident unfolded at a sewage treatment plant near Palermo, Sicily, on May 6, resulting in the death of five workers due to toxic gas poisoning. Additionally, one worker was found…
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Hydrogen Leak Leads to Fire Incident at Major Chemical Complex in Germany
A recent incident occurred at BASF’s expansive chemicals facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany, involving a hydrogen leak that resulted in a “brief ignition” around 10:40 pm on April 30th, promptly contained by the…
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Process Safety Beacon: Does the piping meet the specification?
A vapor cloud explosion and fire led to one fatality and two serious injuries. At least 28 other workers were injured. About 10,000 lb. (4500 kg.) of flammable isobutylene was released when…
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Mold Facility Incident: Synthite Releases Statement
Emergency services responded to an incident at a chemical plant on Denbigh Road in Mold on Tuesday afternoon, marked by multiple explosions. Nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed…
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U.S. Chemical Safety Board Applauds New National Fire Protection Association Guidance
U.S. Chemical Safety Board Applauds New National Fire Protection Association Guidance to Prevent Fires and Explosions Involving Hazardous Materials Washington, D.C. April 30, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard…
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Tragedy Strikes Cambodia Military Base: 20 Soldiers Lost in Ammunition Explosion
In south-western Cambodia, a devastating ammunition explosion at a military base has resulted in the tragic loss of 20 soldiers, along with several others injured, according to Prime Minister Hun Manet. Expressing…
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Calls for Stronger Regulatory Action After ExxonMobil’s Gas Pipeline Rupture Offshore Australia
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is advocating for increased regulatory oversight following a recent gas pipeline rupture at an aging offshore platform in the Gippsland Basin off the Victorian coast. The…
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Incident at Oil Refinery Causes Injuries in Duhok
An incident occurred on Tuesday at an oil refinery in Duhok, situated in Iraqi Kurdistan, northern Iraq. According to a statement from a source within the Civil Defense Department, three individuals were…
April 25, 2024
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