Dust Explosion at the West Pharmaceutical Services, Kinston, NC, January 29 2003 : U. S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Investigation Report

This investigation report examines a dust explosion at West Pharmaceuticals, Inc., in Kinston, NC on January 29, 2003. Six workers were killed & 38 others were injured, including two firefighters. The Kinston plant manufactured rubber drug-delivery components. This report identifies the root & contributing causes of the incident & makes recommendations on hazard recognition & communication, good engineering practice, & local amendments to fire codes. Illustrations.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Dust Explosion at the West Pharmaceutical Services, Kinston, NC, January 29 2003 : U. S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Investigation Report', published 2005 under ISBN 9780756747541 and ISBN 0756747546.