West Fertilizer Company explosion
GPTKB entity
Properties (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
industrial accident
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| gptkbp:analyzes |
gptkb:U.S._Chemical_Safety_Board
several months negligence in safety protocols |
| gptkbp:bombLoad |
equivalent to a small earthquake
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| gptkbp:built |
fertilizer storage facility
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| gptkbp:casualties |
15 deaths
first responders among casualties support services for victims established |
| gptkbp:causedBy |
ammonium nitrate explosion
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
memorials established for victims
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| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
review of chemical storage regulations
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| gptkbp:community |
community healing process initiated
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
destruction of homes
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
community resilience demonstrated
fundraising for affected families |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
community outreach programs initiated
community resilience programs developed |
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
community meetings held post-explosion
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| gptkbp:complications |
over 200 injuries
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| gptkbp:defeated |
$100 million
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| gptkbp:emergencyServices |
improved emergency response coordination
disaster preparedness plans reviewed emergency drills mandated for facilities emergency response drills conducted regularly emergency response plans reviewed emergency services training improved |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
significant impact on local economy
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| gptkbp:facilities |
increased inspections of chemical facilities
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| gptkbp:governs |
federal investigation initiated
local government response to disaster national response to chemical safety |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
West Fertilizer Company explosion
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| gptkbp:impact |
increased safety regulations
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| gptkbp:initiatives |
community support initiatives launched
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| gptkbp:insuranceAccepted |
numerous insurance claims filed
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| gptkbp:involved |
local firefighters
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| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
increased frequency of safety audits
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| gptkbp:legal_principle |
lawsuits filed
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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:notableWork |
detailed investigation report published
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| gptkbp:occursIn |
April 17, 2013
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| gptkbp:precedent |
safety standards in chemical storage
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
held to discuss safety measures
raised awareness of chemical safety |
| gptkbp:regulates |
federal regulations reviewed
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| gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance |
changes in state regulations
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
fertilizer industry
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| gptkbp:respondsTo |
emergency services mobilized
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| gptkbp:safety |
enhanced safety training for workers
safety training programs implemented |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
public safety campaigns launched
chemical safety regulations updated increased chemical safety awareness increased safety audits in similar facilities mandatory chemical safety training introduced new chemical safety standards established new safety legislation proposed safety awareness campaigns promoted. safety compliance checks increased safety culture emphasized in industries safety inspections mandated for all facilities |
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
victim compensation funds established
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| gptkbp:state |
state investigations conducted
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| gptkbp:youth_development |
rebuilding efforts initiated
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