Texas City Refinery explosion

متى

23 مارس 2005

النوع

حادث صناعي

إحداثيات

29.37° N, 94.94° W

Description

2005 deadly refinery plant accident

Deaths

15

2005 deadly refinery accident

On March 23, 2005, a hydrocarbon vapor cloud ignited and violently exploded at the isomerization process unit of the BP-owned oil refinery in Texas City, Texas. The explosion resulted in the death of 15 workers, 180 injuries and severe damage to the refinery. All the fatalities were contractors working out of temporary buildings located close to the unit to support turnaround activities.

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