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| Imperial Sugar Company Explosion and Fire |
| Port Wentworth, GA, February 7, 2008 |
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| Aerial view of Imperial Sugar Company after February 7, 2008, explosion and fire. |
Incident Description
On February 7, 2008, a huge explosion and fire occurred at the Imperial Sugar refinery northwest of Savannah, Georgia, causing 14 deaths and injuring 38 others, including 14 with serious and life-threatening burns. The explosion was fueled by massive accumulations of combustible sugar dust throughout the packaging building.
Investigation Status
A CSB investigation is underway. Click here to contact the CSB about this investigation.
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News Release July 29, 2008 - CSB Chairman John Bresland Calls on OSHA to Adopt CSB Recommendation on Comprehensive Combustible Dust Standard, Says Imperial Sugar Explosion Shows "Urgency for Action Is Greater than Ever" |
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News Release July 29, 2008 - Testimony of CSB Chairman John Bresland on Combustible Dust, Imperial Explosion Before Senate Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety |
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News Release March 12, 2008 - Testimony of CSB Board Member William Wright before House Education and Labor Committee Hearing on Combustible Dust Hazards |
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News Release February 17, 2008 - Statement of CSB Investigations Manager Stephen Selk, P.E., Updating the Public on the Investigation of the Imperial Sugar Company Explosion and Fire, Savannah, Georgia |
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News Release February 8, 2008 - Investigative Team from U.S. Chemical Safety Board Deploys to Explosion at Georgia Sugar Refinery |
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