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Sierra Chemical Co. High Explosives Accident
Mustang, NV, January 7, 1998
Sierra Chemical Co. High Explosives Accident
Fire after violent explosions at the Sierra Chemical munitions reclamation plant

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Incident Description
On January 7, 1998, two explosions in rapid succession destroyed the Sierra Chemical Company Kean Canyon plant near Mustang, Nevada, killing four workers and injuring six others.

Investigation Status
The final report on this investigation was approved on September 23, 1998.

Reports Final Investigation Report
Digests Digest of Sierra Chemical Investigation
Notices Federal Register Notice for Board Public Meeting, Washington, DC, July 29, 1998
Transcripts Transcript of Board Public Hearing, Reno, NV, April 16, 1998