2013_境外典型_美国德克萨斯韦斯特_4·17化肥厂爆炸调查报告.md
West Fertilizer Explosion Investigation / 美国德州韦斯特化肥厂4·17爆炸调查报告
基本信息
- date:2013年4月17日19时50分
- location:美国德克萨斯州韦斯特
- casualties:15人死亡,260人受伤
- investigator:ATF+Texas State Fire Marshal
事故经过 (Incident Overview)
English:
On 17 April 2013 at 19:50, an explosion occurred at the West Fertilizer Company facility in West, Texas. The blast destroyed the plant and damaged 150 buildings including a nursing home and apartments. 15 people died, 260 injured. Investigation determined the cause was ammonium nitrate detonation.
中文:
2013年4月17日19时50分,德克萨斯州韦斯特的West Fertilizer Company工厂发生爆炸。爆炸摧毁了工厂并损坏了150栋建筑,包括一家养老院和公寓。15人死亡,260人受伤。调查确定原因为硝酸铵爆炸。
原因分析 / Cause Analysis
Ammonium nitrate detonation. Contributing: ①Improper storage; ②Lack of setbacks; ③No fire detection; ④Aging infrastructure.
事故教训与建议 / Lessons Learned
English:
- Strict ammonium nitrate storage regulations
- Mandatory setbacks for hazardous materials
- Community awareness
- Fire detection in chemical storage
中文:
- 严格执行硝酸铵存储规定
- 危化品强制安全距离
- 社区意识
- 化学品仓库火灾探测
参考来源 / References
- https://www.csb.gov/west-fertilizer-explosion-and-fire-
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