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Entries for February 2004
Wednesday
Feb 04 |
Chittagong, Bangladesh: A leak in a gas pipeline is thought to be the cause of a major fire at a factory. More information |
Wednesday
Feb 04 |
Simpsonville, S.C.: A fire at a power substation triggered the sprinkler system at an electronics plant. More information |
Wednesday
Feb 04 |
Hartford, WI: A printing plant worker died when his head was caught in a magazine stacking machine being repaired. More information |
Tuesday
Feb 03 |
Jalang Parang, Malaysia: A chemical plant worker sustained third degree burns when a tanker being filled with xylene exploded. More information |
Tuesday
Feb 03 |
Lincolnshire, UK: A truck driver was treated for burns after he was doused in acid. More information |
Tuesday
Feb 03 |
Cheshire, UK: An explosion and fire was reported at a company that reprocesses ash for industrial use. Officials said leaking oil from a fractured compressor pipe may have been the cause. More information |
Monday
Feb 02 |
Sarasota, FL: 1 person died when a tanker truck rolled over and exploded. More information |
Monday
Feb 02 |
British Columbia, Canada: A collision between a propane tanker and another vehicle caused a major fire. Officials said they would let the fire burn itself out because it would be too dangerous to get close. The tanker contained 20,342 gallons of liquid propane. More information |
Monday
Feb 02 |
Cuiaba, Brazil: A fire at a soy-crushing plant will close the facility for several weeks. More information |
Sunday
Feb 01 |
Roxana, MO: A catalytic feed hydrotreater ignited a fire at a refinery but was quickly brought under control. There were no injuries. More information |