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Investigation continues into fatal Illinois warehouse fire

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Authorities are continuing an investigation into a fire that killed an Illinois man at his business April 5.

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OSHA program results in several citations for Ohio manufacturing facility

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After a recent Site Specific Targeting Program inspection at Scenic Wood Products’ pallet manufacturing plant in Sugarcreek, Ohio, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued 20 serious safety violations.

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OSHA releases new publication on combustible dust explosions

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published new information on combustible dust and the safety procedures that can best help rescue crews fight fires and explosions caused by ignited dust.

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Toxic gas exposure causes long-term health effects

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Toxic gases and dangerous chemicals can have long-term health effects including nerve damage and reproductive issues.

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Employees injured after Illinois plant explosion

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As least two employees were injured after a plant explosion in Glendale Heights, Illinois on April 1.

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Company cited for safety violations after explosion kills workers

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Wynnewood Refining Co. LLC, a crude oil refining company in Oklahoma, was cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupation Safety and Health Administration following an investigation into the death of two workers at the facility.

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Methane in the oil and gas industry

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Methane gas emissions are commonplace in the oil and gas industry, mainly at gas wells where hydraulic fracturing takes place.

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Restaurant employees allege negligence after gas explosion

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Employees of JJ’s restaurant in Kansas City filed a lawsuit against five companies and one person after a natural gas explosion in February.

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Transocean CEO admits the company could have done more to prevent rig explosion

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During the trial regarding the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Transocean Ltd. CEO Steven Newman said the company could have done more to prevent the oil rig explosion.

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The dangers of hydrogen sulfide

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Hydrogen sulfide is a toxic gas known by several different names including sewer gas, stink damp, swamp gas and manure gas.

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