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Accident: 772707 - Eight Employees Killed In Chemical Plant Explosion
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107607863 | 05/03/1991 | 2869 | Imc Fertilizer, Inc. |
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
| 107607871 | 05/03/1991 | 2869 | Angus Chemical Co. |
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
| 107497927 | 05/03/1991 | 2869 | Imc Fertilizer, Inc. |
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
| 110417102 | 07/24/1991 | 1721 | Cajun Painting, Inc. |
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
| 107526733 | 05/03/1991 | 2869 | Angus Chemical Co. |
On May 1, 1991, at the IMC Fertilizer, Inc., (IMCF)/Angus Chemical Company plant located in Sterlington, LA, a fire occurred in the area of a waste gas vent compressor (RJ-291) in the nitroparaffins (NP) plant. A few moments after the fire started, a series of explosions destroyed a large section of the NP plant, sending shrapnel north and east of the plant. Large debris weighing up to 150 pounds was hurled almost a mile away. Employees #1 through #8 of IMCF were killed and 42 were injured. In addition, approximately 70 residents of the town were injured and numerous businesses and residences were severely damaged.
Keywords:
compressor, fire, explosion, chemical
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107607863 | Occupation Not Listed | ||||
| 2 | 107607871 | Occupation Not Listed | ||||
| 3 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 11 | 110417102 | Occupation Not Listed | ||||
| 12 | 107526733 | Occupation Not Listed |