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LA Petrochemical Plant Operator Contests OSHA Citations Stemming From Deadly Blast


January 28, 2014 at 07:37 PM
The operator of a Louisiana petrochemical plant where a deadly explosion occurred last year will contest a group of OSHA citations that officials issued after a lengthy probe into the blast, potentially setting up a legal battle over an incident that highlighted national concerns about chemical safety and became a focal point of the issue on Capitol Hill.

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