West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion
GPTKB entity
Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
industrial accident
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| gptkbp:analyzes |
gptkb:U.S._Chemical_Safety_Board
several months federal investigation launched negligence in safety practices |
| gptkbp:bombLoad |
equivalent to a small earthquake
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| gptkbp:casualties |
counseling services offered
15 deaths many residents reported trauma |
| gptkbp:causedBy |
ammonium nitrate explosion
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
memorials established for victims
established for victims' families |
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
ammonium nitrate improperly stored
focus on chemical safety increased |
| gptkbp:community |
ongoing community healing process
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
long-term health concerns
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
demonstrated community resilience
fundraising for affected families formed to assist affected families |
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
community events held in remembrance
held to discuss safety improvements |
| gptkbp:complications |
160 injuries
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| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
local memorial established for victims
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| gptkbp:date |
April 17, 2013
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| gptkbp:emergencyServices |
improved emergency response protocols
emergency preparedness plans revised increased emphasis on emergency drills |
| gptkbp:fireDepartment |
caused by explosion
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| gptkbp:governs |
federal assistance provided
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| gptkbp:hasDepartment |
first responders to the scene
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| gptkbp:history |
operated for decades prior to explosion
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion
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| gptkbp:impact |
evacuation of nearby residents
over 150 buildings damaged |
| gptkbp:insuranceAccepted |
numerous insurance claims filed
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| gptkbp:internationalClassification |
raised awareness of industrial safety issues
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| gptkbp:legal_principle |
lawsuits filed against plant owners
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| gptkbp:local_economy |
temporary downturn in local economy
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| gptkbp:localBusiness |
local businesses affected by the explosion
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| gptkbp:localGovernment |
involved in recovery efforts
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:West,_Texas
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive national media coverage
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| gptkbp:occasion |
annual remembrance events
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
held to discuss safety regulations
increased public awareness of chemical safety |
| gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance |
increased safety regulations
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| gptkbp:respondsTo |
emergency services mobilization
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| gptkbp:responsibleFor |
calls for increased government oversight
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| gptkbp:safety |
enhanced safety training for workers
new safety training programs implemented previous safety violations reported |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
improved emergency response plans
increased frequency of safety audits need for improved safety culture new safety legislation proposed more frequent safety inspections mandated |
| gptkbp:state |
Texas_state_investigation_initiated
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| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
initiatives launched to promote resilience
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| gptkbp:warranty |
$100 million
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| gptkbp:youth_development |
efforts to rebuild the community
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