Accidents at industrial plants are occur all too often, even in facilities that do not deal with hazardous materials. But when explosive substances are added to the mix, accidents are more likely, and the results are often deadly. Fertilizer plants are hazardous environments because most fertilizers are highly explosive. Terrorists have used fertilizers to make bombs with disastrous results.<\/p>\n
A fertilizer plant in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, some 60 miles northwest of New Orleans, was the site of an explosion on June 14, 2013. One worker died and seven were injured in the blast. The plant is owned by CF Industries Holdings Inc. The accident happened around 6 p.m. when a vessel full of nitrogen ruptured. This occurred in a section of the plant that had been closed for maintenance; this may have saved a number of lives. There was no chemical release or subsequent fire.<\/p>\n
Local and federal agencies including the Occupational Safety and (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Accidents at industrial plants are occur all too often, even in facilities that do not deal with hazardous materials. But when explosive substances are added to the mix, accidents are more likely, and the results are often deadly. Fertilizer plants…<\/span><\/p>\n