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A forklift towing a trailer likely collided with a line containing highly flammable liquid propylene, causing a release and a vapor cloud explosion. About thirteen workers were injured, the process unit was heavily damaged, and a nearby school was evacuated.
Formosa Plastics USA2006-1-I-TX-R1
Revise policies and procedures for process hazard analysis and pre-startup safety review to more fully evaluate vehicle impact hazards, passive fire protection, and catastrophic releases.
Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
2006-1-I-TX-R2
Require flame resistant clothing for workers in units at the Point Comfort complex where there is a risk of flash fires.