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| Acetylene Service Company Gas Explosion |
| Perth Amboy, NJ, January 25, 2005 |
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| Building shows damage following fatal gas explosion in an exterior wooden shed Jan. 25. |
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Incident Description
On January 25, 2005, a gas explosion killed three workers at the Acetylene Service Company plant in Perth Amboy, NJ. The blast originated in a wooden shed located near six large storage tanks that received liquid waste from the plant's acetylene generating system. The plant produces, repackages, and distributes acetylene used in welding.
Investigation Status
On January 26, 2006, the CSB completed its investigation and issued a safety bulletin, a safety video, and new safety recommendations.
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