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| Little General Store Propane Explosion |
| Ghent, WV, January 30, 2007 |
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| Debris from the Little General convenience store in Ghent, West Virginia, destroyed by a propane explosion Jan. 30. |
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Incident Description
Four people were killed and five others were seriously injured when propane vapors from a storage tank ignited and exploded at the Little General convenience store and gas station in Ghent, West Virginia. Propane was used as fuel inside the building, which was completely destroyed.
Investigation Status
The CSB's final report was approved by the Board at a public meeting in Beckley, West Virginia, on September 25, 2008.
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Final Investigation Report |
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News Release October 9, 2008 - New CSB Safety Video, "Half an Hour to Tragedy," Highlights Training Needs for Propane Emergencies |
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News Release September 25, 2008 - CSB Investigation of the 2007 Little General Store Propane Explosion Emphasizes Need for Immediate Evacuation, Recommends Enhanced Training of Emergency Responders and Propane Technicians, Guidance for 911 Operators |
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News Release September 10, 2008 - CSB to Hold Public Meeting in Beckley, West Virginia, September 25; Board will Consider Final Investigation Report on Fatal Propane Explosion at Little General Convenience Store |
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News Release January 30, 2008 - One Year After Deadly Explosion at WV Convenience Store CSB Completes Testing of Key Valve - Agency Continues Its Examination of Safety Practices and Emergency Response |
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News Release June 7, 2007 - Test of Key Valve in Ghent, West Virginia, Fatal Convenience Store Explosion Points to Likely Source of Propane Release |
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News Release February 15, 2007 - Statement from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board of Jeffrey Wanko, Lead Investigator for the Ghent Propane Explosion |
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News Release February 1, 2007 - CSB Continues Investigation of West Virginia Propane Explosion |
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News Release January 30, 2007 - CSB Deploys Investigative Team to Assess Fatal Explosion at Service Station in Ghent, West Virginia |
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