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Devastating factory fire kills at least 43 in Indian capital
Appears to have been caused by an electric short circuit; authorities are investigating whether the factory was operating legally.
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UPDATED: Three, likely four dead in Illinois factory blast
Explosion at plant that makes specialty silicone chemical materials for adhesives, sealants and coatings.
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11 die as elevator cable snaps at work site in China
Fatalities are piling up as management cuts corners and safety violations mount.
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Fired Florida awning factory worker killed 5, shot self as siren neared
Army vet was a loners, no known ties to subversive, terrorist organizations.
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At least 67 killed in China scaffolding collapse at power plant
One worker was missing, as 500 rescue workers dig through the debris with their bare hands.
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10 dead in Eastern China from steel factory gas leak
Seven other hospitalized, cause is under investigation
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Poultry plant fires shows little has changed for many Chinese workers
Callous approach to worker safety in China that leads to frequent industrial disasters.
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Gas caused blast that killed 37 at Pemex HQ, officials say
Investigation finds no evidence of explosives in the blast the decimated several floors of building in Mexico City.
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25 killed, 101 hurt in explosion at Mexican oil company headquarters
Cause of explosion remains unknown.
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Ford fined for two forklift fatalities
OAKVILLE, Ont.: Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. has been fined $850,000 for safety violations at two of its Ontario plants that resulted in two deaths. Ford pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to take all reasonable precautions in…
