Event Summary

Narrative

40 workers killed in an explosion while cleaning an empty LNG tank in Bloomsfield, Staten Island

Description

Hazard Event Type

Other

Critical Issues

Start Time

2/10/1973 12:00 AM

End Time

2/11/1973 12:00 AM

Media Links

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Activations

NYCEM Plans Activated

0

Emergency Operation Center

No

Safety

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Injuries

0

Fatalities

0