Simple procedural errors typically can have cataclysmic consequences as the families of 30 deceased Indonesian factory workers continue to painfully wait for their loved one’s identification following a deadly fire at a makeshift cigar lighter factory.
By skirting national safety regulations and any adherence to caution, the fire began in a residence that was doubling as a factory when an errant spark from a lighter head ignited a nearby gas canister, which was improperly stored.
In a matter of minutes, the stick-built home became engulfed in flames as the women and children rushed for the only exit, a cluttered doorway at the front of the residence. Their pleas for help went unheard as they became overwhelmed by noxious fumes and gases. Their bodies dropped helplessly to the floor and piled up in a wayward stack, needlessly adding to the pain and torment of identification by family members.
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In a cruel twist of fate, the women and children inside the doomed lighter factory had no chance for survival. Not only could the fire had been prevented through proper chemical storage, but these innocent souls stood no chance at survival as the only exit in the home had been suspiciously locked. Moreover, the windows had been affixed with iron bars.
Despite the egregious disregard to any basic human decency, this fire could’ve been prevented by following basic chemical storage protocol. A U.S. Hazmat Chemical Storage building could’ve mitigated the owner’s insidious and malicious style of management. Our two-hour and four-hour fire rated structures are custom engineered to quarantine flammable liquids. Chemical sumps and drum storage would’ve allowed the factory owner to store the gasoline in a steel welded storage locker instead of a factory floor.
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At U.S. Hazmat Storage, we understand the learning curve for understanding chemical storage can be pretty steep. On more than one occasion, we ourselves have been forced to consult with OSHA and EPA regulations to better understand jargon and chemical classifications. Rest assured that with U.S. Hazmat Storage, our knowledgeable building advisors and engineers will never steer you to the wrong product. It’s imperative that you have the right steel welded storage locker on the job site. You simply can’t afford unnecessary fines and regulations from federal authorities.
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Tragedy like this cigar lighter fire strikes at the most inopportune time after several glaring red flags of pending doom. Don’t waste another second averting obvious safety violations when an affordable turnkey solution is just a phone call or click away. Contact us today for a free consultation.
