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NDK Crystal Inc. Explosion with Offsite Fatality

Belvidere, IL · Final report 2013-11-14

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A large explosion at the NDK America Inc. plant launched debris 300 yards fatally injuring a member of the public. Two individuals were reported to have sustained minor injuries and were treated

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is an independent federal agency that investigates serious chemical accidents to determine root causes and issue safety recommendations. It has no regulatory or enforcement authority — its power is the public investigation.

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Source: U.S. Chemical Safety Board. License: CC0 1.0. Related: EPA RMP facilities nearby.