EXPLOSION AND FIRE | 2006.06.30 | ||
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작성자 : 관리자 | 첨부파일(1) | ||
【제 목】: EXPLOSION AND FIRE 【발행처】: KOSHA-CCPS 【발행일】: 2002년 10월 13일
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EXPLOSION AND FIRE (FIRST CHEMICAL CORPORATION)
This investigation report examines an explosion and fire that occurred on October 13, 2002, at the First Chemical Corporation facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The decomposition of mononitrotoluene inside a distillation column resulted in a runaway reaction and explosion, with potentially catastrophic offsite consequences. This report identifies the root and contributing causes of the incident and makes recommendations on evaluating reactive hazards, applying lessons learned, layers of protection, work practices, facility siting, and community notification.
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