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OSHA Fines Food Processing Company $1.7M for Worker Amputations
Regulations & Standards
Food Company Fined $1.7M After Worker AmputationsFood Company Fined $1.7M After Worker Amputations

The company must also invest $1.9M in safety improvements.

byKristen Kazarian
May 17, 2024
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2 Min Read
The fatal 2008 Imperial Sugar dust explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Dust Explosion at Imperial Sugar: What Really HappenedDust Explosion at Imperial Sugar: What Really Happened
May 16, 2024
Jenike & Johnson headquarters
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byKevin Cronin
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FDA's Food Safety Culture
Food & Beverage
FDA's Pursuit of Food Safety CultureFDA's Pursuit of Food Safety Culture
byCindy Hazen
May 16, 2024
6 Min Read
Chemical Tanker explosion injures 3
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Tanker Explosion Leaves 1 Person with Critical BurnsChemical Tanker Explosion Leaves 1 Person with Critical Burns
byKristen Kazarian
May 15, 2024
1 Min Read
Cargill fire causes $20k in damages
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Cargill Plant Causes $20K in DamagesFire at Cargill Plant Causes $20K in Damages
byKristen Kazarian
May 14, 2024
1 Min Read
dust arm
Explosion Protection & Safety
Improving Industrial Safety to Eliminate Explosions
Improving Industrial Safety to Eliminate Explosions
May 10, 2024
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7 Min Read
byGeorge Paffendorf
Gas tank explodes and subsequent fire kills 1 and injures more
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion, Fire at Port and Storage Terminal Kills One
Explosion, Fire at Port and Storage Terminal Kills One
May 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
ACC, Others Comment on EPA's RPM Rule Hearing
Chemical
ACC, Others Comment on EPA's 'Risk Management Program Rule' Hearing
ACC, Others Comment on EPA's 'Risk Management Program Rule' Hearing
May 8, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Company Fined $650K for Hiring Children to Clean Meat Processing Facilities
Food & Beverage
Company Fined $650K for Hiring Children to Clean Meat Processing Facilities
Company Fined $650K for Hiring Children to Clean Meat Processing Facilities
May 7, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Tornado destroys Garner Industries
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Garner Industries Announces Layoffs After Tornado Levels Plant
Garner Industries Announces Layoffs After Tornado Levels Plant
May 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
2 Types of Planters Peanuts have been recalled
Food & Beverage
Hormel Recalls Certain Flavors of Planters Peanuts
Hormel Recalls Certain Flavors of Planters Peanuts
May 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Family of Man Killed in Chemical Explosion Awarded $15M
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Family of Man Killed in Chemical Explosion Awarded $15M
Family of Man Killed in Chemical Explosion Awarded $15M
May 3, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
5 Health Risks of Not Activating Safety Equipment Regularly
Occupational Safety
5 Health Risks of Not Activating Safety Equipment Regularly
5 Health Risks of Not Activating Safety Equipment Regularly
May 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Fire at Leak Detection Plant Kills 1, Injures Others
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Leak Detection Plant Fire Leaves 1 Dead, Several Injured
Leak Detection Plant Fire Leaves 1 Dead, Several Injured
May 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
FDA recalls in April 2024
Food & Beverage
FDA Recall Update: April 2024
FDA Recall Update: April 2024
May 1, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
EPA bans most uses of chemical used as paint stripper
Chemical
EPA Bans Use of Chemical Used as a Paint Stripper
EPA Bans Use of Chemical Used as a Paint Stripper
May 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Multiple explosions, fire roar through chemical factory
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Multiple Explosions, Fire Rock Chemical Plant
Multiple Explosions, Fire Rock Chemical Plant
May 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
USDA Recalls in April 2024
Food & Beverage
USDA Recalls: April 2024
USDA Recalls: April 2024
Apr 30, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
OSHA proposes $761K fine for food manufacturer workplace violations
Food & Beverage
OSHA Cites Food Manufacturer for Worker Health, Safety Violations
OSHA Cites Food Manufacturer for Worker Health, Safety Violations
Apr 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Fire levels paint processing plant
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Paint Processing Plant Destroyed by Fire
Paint Processing Plant Destroyed by Fire
Apr 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Worker Dies in Cotton Processing Plant Accident
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Worker Dies in Cotton Processing Plant Accident
Worker Dies at Cotton Processing Plant
Apr 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Lawsuit Filed Against 2 Infant Formula Makers
Food & Beverage
Proposed Lawsuit Filed Against 2 Infant Formula Makers
Proposed Lawsuit Filed Against 2 Infant Formula Makers
Apr 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
2 Killed in Chemical Plant Explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
2 Killed in Chemical Plant Explosion
2 Killed in Chemical Plant Explosion
Apr 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
Judges Require Utility Co. Records Regarding Chocolate Company Explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Judges Require Utility Co. Records Regarding Chocolate Company Explosion
Judges Require Utility Co. Records Regarding Chocolate Company Explosion
Apr 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
1 Dead in Chemical Factory Explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
1 Dead, Many Injured in Chemical Factory Explosion
1 Dead, Many Injured in Chemical Factory Explosion
Apr 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
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Dust Collector Filters: Filter Types and Their Impact on Collector Performance
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Fire at Peanut Roasting Facility
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Peanut Butter Factory Blaze Prompts 50-Firefighter Response
Peanut Butter Factory Blaze Prompts 50-Firefighter Response
Apr 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
ADM Animal Nutrition Recall Expands
Food & Beverage
ADM Recalls Multiple Animal Food Brands
ADM Recalls Multiple Animal Food Brands
Apr 12, 2024
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6 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Chemical
EPA Requiring Chemical Companies to Cut Toxic Emissions
EPA Requiring Chemical Companies to Cut Toxic Emissions
Apr 11, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Explosion at oilseed plant leaves 1 critically injured
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Oilseed Processing Factory Leaves 1 Critically Injured
Explosion at Oilseed Processing Factory Leaves 1 Critically Injured
Apr 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
EPA finalizes PFAS drinking water rule
Chemical
EPA Finalizes PFAS Rule for Drinking Water
EPA Finalizes PFAS Rule for Drinking Water
Apr 10, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Fire at offshore oil platform kills one, injures more
Industrial Fires & Explosions
1 Dead in Fire at Offshore Oil Refinery Platform
1 Dead in Fire at Offshore Oil Refinery Platform
Apr 8, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
CSB is investigating 2 toxic chemical releases
Chemical
CSB Investigating 2 Toxic Chemical Incidents
CSB Investigating 2 Toxic Chemical Incidents
Apr 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Explosion kills 4, injures more than 12
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Pharmaceutical Plant Explosion Kills 4
Pharmaceutical Plant Explosion Kills 4
Apr 3, 2024
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1 Min Read

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