Video: Iron in the Fire
Uploaded by: Jeff Camplin on 08/03/2012
Author: US Chemical Safety Board (CSB)
Publication Date: 1/5/2012
Publication Source: www.csb.gov
Summary: Three combustible dust incidents over a six month period occurred at the Hoeganaes facility in Gallatin, TN, resulting in fatal injuries to five workers. The facility produces powdered iron and is located about twenty miles outside of Nashville. Learn more about the combustible dust hazard and Hoeganaes incident from this U.S. Chemical Safety Board video.
Body: Iron in the Fire
Three combustible dust incidents over a six month period occurred at the Hoeganaes facility in Gallatin, TN, resulting in fatal injuries to five workers. The facility produces powdered iron and is located about twenty miles outside of Nashville. Learn more about the combustible dust hazard and Hoeganaes incident from this U.S. Chemical Safety Board video.
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More Information: To learn more about the U.S. Chemical Safety Board investigation of the iron dust fires at the Hoeganaes Corporation, view the report and recommendations: Fatal Flash Fires.
U.S. Chemical Safety Board website: www.csb.gov
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