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T2 Laboratories Inc. Reactive Chemical Explosion

Location: Jacksonville, FL
December 19, 2007
Accident Type: Reactive Incident

Accident Description

On December 19, 2007, four people were killed and 13 others were transported to the hospital when an explosion occured at T2 Laboratories Inc. during the production of a gasoline additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl.

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Recommendations

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

2008-03-I-FL-1

Work with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. to add reactive hazard awareness to baccalaureate chemical engineering curricula requirements.
Status: C-ERA

2008-03-I-FL-2

Inform all student members about the Process Safety Certificate Program and encourage program participation.
Status: C-AA

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.

2008-03-I-FL-3

Work with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers to add reactive hazard awareness to baccalaureate chemical engineering curricula requirements.
Status: C-ERA

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