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Technic Inc. Ventilation System Explosion
Cranston, RI, February 7, 2003
Technic Inc. Ventilation System Explosion
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.

Reports Final Investigation Report
News Releases News Release September 16, 2004 - In Final Report, CSB Cites Flawed Ventilation Design, Lack of Hazard Analysis in February 2003 Explosion at Technic Inc. Plating Chemicals Facility
News Releases News Release February 7, 2003 - CSB Team Heading to Site of Rhode Island Chemical Incident