Texas Explosion Lawyer

A sugar refining plant in Georgia was hit by an explosion on February 7, killing 13 persons and injuring more than 60 others.  The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is investigating the accident at Imperial Sugar.  The board’s preliminary findings suggest accumulated sugar dust ignited and triggered a series of explosions.

A House panel moved on April 9 to create comprehensive regulations to prevent dust explosions such as the one that killed 13 people at the Imperial Sugar plant, located near Savannah, Georgia.

The bill was passed by a voice vote by the Committee on Education and Labor.  It is expected to come before the full House of Representatives by the end of April.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has regulations that apply to dust hazards but no specific standard on combustible dust.

To learn more, contact the Texas Explosion Lawyers at Williams Kherkher.