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Chemical Disaster at Catalyst Refiners | Charleston News
A deadly chemical spill at Catalyst Refiners during a plant shutdown exposed catastrophic safety failures: workers mixing nitric acid into a wastewater tank unleashed toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, killing two and seriously injuring four. No written procedures existed for handling such chemicals, respirators weren’t used, and gas monitors were absent — a lethal combination. Investigators are now probing risk assessments, disposal protocols, PPE gaps, and corporate oversight, underscoring how decommissioning old facilities demands ironclad safety measures to prevent tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get…
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