Revisiting 2008's Imperial Sugar Refinery Blast
Combustible sugar dust caused an explosion that killed 14 workers in Port Wentworth, Georgia, on Feb. 7, 2008.
Combustible sugar dust caused an explosion that killed 14 workers in Port Wentworth, Georgia, on Feb. 7, 2008.
U.S. Chemical Safety Board deploys investigators to the scene.
Hurricane Delta-related storm washes out the tracks.
Blaze involved swimming pool chemicals.
Hazmat team called in to deal with burning liquids.
One worker transferred to Atlanta hospital by helicopter.
Company manufactures nitrocellulose, also known as guncotton.
Workers clothing caught in moving equipment.
Worker suffered burns on his head, face and hands.
Pandemic emergency supersedes concerns about carcinogenic agent used to clean gear
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