Imperial Sugar explosion

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf industrial accident
gptkbp:callsFor the sugar industry
gptkbp:causedBy sugar dust ignition
gptkbp:documentedIn government reports
gptkbp:encouraged safety audits
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on government investigations
media investigations
safety regulations updates
gptkbp:highlights dangers of combustible dust
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Imperial Sugar explosion
gptkbp:impact local community
increased awareness of industrial safety
gptkbp:influenced safety training programs
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Imperial_Sugar_Company
explosion of a dust cloud
sugar processing facility
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of the importance of hazard assessments
the importance of safety compliance
the risks of industrial work
gptkbp:is_a_gathering_for safety regulations
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of academic research
labor unions
public scrutiny
legal action
gptkbp:is_involved_in explosion due to dust accumulation
workplace safety failure
gptkbp:is_part_of safety culture discussions
safety improvement efforts
series of industrial accidents
gptkbp:is_referenced_in safety training materials
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:National_Transportation_Safety_Board
safety experts
industrial safety management
gptkbp:is_used_in safety conferences
gptkbp:keyEvent safety legislation
gptkbp:ledTo changes in safety regulations
fines for safety violations
increased funding for safety research
lawsuits against the company
investigation_by_OSHA
gptkbp:location gptkb:Port_Wentworth,_Georgia
gptkbp:notable_event industrial workers
sugar manufacturing industry
gptkbp:occursIn February 7, 2008
gptkbp:reportsTo media outlets
gptkbp:resultedIn 14 deaths
38 injuries
gptkbp:significantEvent safety advocacy
safety history
emergency responders.
OSHA_regulations
Georgia_history
safety_history_in_the_U.S.
gptkbp:type dust explosion
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for regulatory changes
safety reforms
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in community safety initiatives
gptkbp:was_a_result_of negligence
inadequate training
poor maintenance practices