IMPACT: In Philadelphia, plea for safer alternative at refinery

By Jim Morris

IMPACT: No harm from clouds of toxic acid, refiner says — to skepticism

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"… involved control of hazards that could lead to major fires, explosions or chemical releases.People living near the refinery also expressed concern. South Philadelphia …"

Use of toxic acid puts millions at risk

By Jim Morris and Chris Hamby

A 2009 explosion in Corpus Christ sheds light on danger of toxic acid cloud

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"… re hasn’t been any HF release that has impacted the communities,” said Charles Drevna, president of the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association. “We …"

Equipment failure at refinery leads to toxic HF release

By Jim Morris and Chris Hamby

A hydrofluoric acid leak from an oil refinery in Ohio sent a worker to the hospital

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"… or use hazardous chemicals to take steps to prevent fires, explosions and chemical releases.Of the 50 refineries that use HF, only three — the BP refinery in Texas …"

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Regulatory flaws, repeated violations put oil refinery workers at risk

By Jim Morris, Chris Hamby and M.B. Pell

The nation’s refineries are plagued by equipment failures and sometimes-fatal accidents that in many cases could have been prevented.

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"… known to man.“These are highly technical, highly complex things,” said Charles Drevna, president of the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, a tra …"

"… companies have contributed generously — led the charge against the bill.Charles Drevna, president of the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association. Credi …"

Renegade Refiner: OSHA says BP has “systemic safety problem”

By Jim Morris and M.B. Pell

Two refineries owned by oil giant BP account for 97 percent of all flagrant violations found in the refining industry by government safety i

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"… tion program in June 2007 in response to a series of fires, explosions and chemical releases throughout the industry. Refinery inspection data obtained by the Cen …"

Frustrated green groups to sue ExxonMobil, saying Texas regulator isn’t regulating

By Chris Hamby and Elizabeth Lucas

Tired of waiting for state regulators to take meaningful action, two environmental groups are preparing to file a lawsuit against the nation

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"… ors described maintenance and training practices that could have prevented chemical releases, noting that one event in 2003 was “part of a frequent and recurring pat …"

"… t notice letter detail about 340 incidents over five years, with estimated chemical releases totaling about 7.2 million pounds from the company’s Baytown complex. Th …"

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'Model workplaces' not always so safe

By Chris Hamby

Deaths and preventable mishaps recur in 'voluntary protection' club

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"… lants billed as the nation’s safest have died in preventable explosions, chemical releases and crane accidents. They have been pulled into machinery or asphyxiated. …"

DuPont considered, then rejected, safer handling method for chemical that killed worker

By Jim Morris

DuPont ignored near-miss accidents, poor maintenance at W. Virginia planted to poor maintenance

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"… ety Board, made public today, suggests otherwise.After investigating three chemical releases – one of which killed a worker -- at a DuPont plant in Belle, W.Va., dur …"

Employees Dying at “Safe” Workplaces

Workers dying

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"… d as the nation’s safest are dying in preventable accidents: explosions, chemical releases, crane accidents and machinery-related crushing and asphyxiation, a new in …"

Fourth fire this year strikes refinery that relies on toxic acid

By Chris Hamby

Company reports no chemical releases, but event underscores risks to nation's aging fuel factories

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"… a crude unit, was quickly extinguished, and caused no injuries or off-site chemical releases, Sunoco spokesman Thomas Golembeski said.  Experts and even oil indus …"

"… , or repeat violations of rules designed to prevent fires, explosions, and chemical releases, according to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration data anal …"

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