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Photo of the La Porte DuPont chemical plant

Energy & Environment

Federal Regulators Make Safety Recommendations To DuPont After Deadly Leak

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on September 30, 2015 · Investigators say a lack of safety procedures contributed to the death of four workers at the DuPont facility in La Porte last year.

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OSHA: Proper Protections Could Have Saved 4 DuPont Workers Killed By Gas

HPM Staff

Posted on May 14, 2015 ·   Related Stories: Investigators: La Porte Workers Died In Building With Broken Vent Fans Design Flaws Led To Poison Gas Leak At DuPont Plant in La Porte    

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Energy & Environment

Design Flaws Led To Poison Gas Leak At DuPont Plant in La Porte

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on February 5, 2015 · The November 15 accident led to the deaths of four chemical plant workers.

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Energy & Environment

Investigators: La Porte Workers Died In Building With Broken Vent Fans

Dave Fehling

Posted on December 11, 2014 · Accidents at facilities that handle dangerous chemicals in Texas were at the center of a hearing in Washington. The team sent to investigate the toxic gas leak at the DuPont plant gave testimony today.

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Federal Investigation Begins Into Fatal Gas Leak At DuPont Plant

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on November 17, 2014 · The cause of the toxic gas leak remains unknown as investigators make their way to the site.

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