The proposed federal penalties stem from an explosion during the construction of a Kleen Energy Systems plant in Middletown, Conn.
Fri 6 Aug 2010
Filed under: Middletown (Conn), Kleen Energy Systems, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, O&G Industries, Keystone Construction and Maintenance Inc., Bluewater Energy Services, Deaths (Fatalities), Natural Gas, Building (Construction), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Fines (Penalties), BP Plc|BP|NYSE, Explosions, Accidents and Safety — @ 3:18 am
Mon 5 Jul 2010
Federal investigators said an explosion that killed six at a power plant in Middletown, Conn., showed that a common industrial practice can be deadly.
Tue 1 Jun 2010
Filed under: Burns, Flushing (NYC), Jacobi Medical Center, Fire Department (NYC), Explosions, Fires and Firefighters, Fireworks, Accidents and Safety — @ 5:46 am
Justin Cohen, 31, of Flushing, was taken to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx with burns covering more than 70 percent of his body.
Wed 7 Apr 2010
A carbon monoxide buildup also caused a manhole explosion, leading to the evacuation of four buildings.
Fri 12 Feb 2010
Filed under: Fire Department (NYC), Explosions, Chelsea (NYC), Fires and Firefighters, Accidents and Safety — @ 5:24 am
Firefighters responded to reports of smoke at the eight-story building about 45 minutes before the blast.
Fri 12 Feb 2010
Filed under: Fire Department (NYC), Explosions, Chelsea (NYC), Fires and Firefighters, Accidents and Safety — @ 3:00 am
Firefighters responded to reports of smoke at the eight-story building about 45 minutes before the blast.
Wed 10 Feb 2010
Filed under: Middletown (Conn), Explosions, Wesleyan University, Accidents and Safety, Connecticut — @ 6:11 am
The fatal explosion at an energy plant Sunday is the latest among the violent events of the last year that have thrust Middletown into an uncomfortable glare.
Tue 9 Feb 2010
Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano of Middletown, Conn., said the local police had been issued a warrant to search for signs of what caused the explosion at the Kleen Energy Systems plant.
Tue 9 Feb 2010
There has been no major regulatory change to directly address the issue of where gas should be vented during construction or maintenance.
Tue 9 Feb 2010
The five men killed in the explosion were coaches and leaders, self-appointed statesmen of the cities where they lived.