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June, 2005 - Too many start-stop switches

May, 2005 - Storage area completely destroyed

April, 2005 - Pressure explosion results

February, 2005 - Insulation does not prevent corrosion

January, 2005 - 2004 in review - remember the lessons learned

December, 2004 - Bhopal - a tragic event

November, 2004 - Unapproved procedure change = fire

October, 2004 - Available when needed?

September, 2004 - Overflow + Ignition Source = Tank Farm Fire

August, 2004 - Chlorine transfer hose failure

July, 2004 - Misalignment + Corrosion = Failure!

December, 2003 - Trees, trees, confusing trees

November, 2003 - But the pressure rating was OK!

October, 2003 - Don't pop your top

September, 2003 - Dust did this!

August, 2003 - Simply mixing chemicals

July, 2003 - Static Electricity + Flammables + Air = ??

June, 2003 - Interlocked for a reason

May, 2003 - A good idea could turn bad

April, 2003 - What? No spark?