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Technic Inc. Ventilation System Explosion |
Cranston, RI, February 7, 2003 |
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Damaged piping at Technic Inc. facility where a ventilation system explosion critically injured one worker. |
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Incident Description
On February 7, 2003, a worker was seriously injured in an explosion at Technic Inc. in Cranston, Rhode Island. The explosion occurred during maintenance on a ventilation system connected to multiple chemical reactors, evidently due to an accumulation of hazardous material inside. The plant manufactures precious metal processing chemicals.
Investigation Status
The Board voted 5-0 to approve the final report on August 20, 2004.
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