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| MFG Chemical Inc. Toxic Gas Release |
| Dalton, GA, April 12, 2004 |
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| MFG Chemical Inc. facility in Dalton, GA, where an uncontrolled chemical reaction on April 12, 2004, released toxic gas that sent 154 people to the hospital. |
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Incident Description
On the evening of April 12, 2004, a chemical reactor overheated at the MFG Chemical manufacturing plant, releasing toxic allyl alcohol vapor. The resulting cloud sent 154 people to a local hospital and forced the evacuation of nearby residents. Vegetation and aquatic life near the plant were killed.
Investigation Status
The CSB issued its final report on the accident at a news conference in Dalton, Georgia, on April 11, 2006.
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Final Investigation Report
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News Release April 11, 2006 - In Final Report on 2004 Toxic Vapor Release from MFG Chemical, CSB Calls for Improved Emergency Planning by Georgia, Whitfield County, and City of Dalton |
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News Release November 16, 2004 - CSB Issues Preliminary Findings in Toxic Gas Release at MFG Chemical: Cites Lack of Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response Problems |
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News Release November 1, 2004 - CSB to Hold November 16 Public Meeting in Dalton, Georgia, to Release Preliminary Findings and Hear Community Comments on MFG Chemical Investigation |
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News Release April 16, 2004 - Board to Conduct Root-Cause Investigation of Chemical Release from MFG Chemical Inc. in Dalton, Georgia |
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News Release April 13, 2004 - CSB Investigation Team En Route to Northern Georgia Chemical Release Site |
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Slide Presentation from Board Community Meeting, Dalton, GA, November 16, 2004 |
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Federal Register Notice for Board Community Meeting, Dalton, GA, November 16, 2004 |
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Transcript of Board Community Meeting, Dalton, GA, November 16, 2004 |
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