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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.
11 die as elevator cable snaps at work site in China
Fatalities are piling up as management cuts corners and safety violations mount.
Fired Florida awning factory worker killed 5, shot self as siren neared
Army vet was a loners, no known ties to subversive, terrorist organizations.
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.
10 dead in Eastern China from steel factory gas leak
Seven other hospitalized, cause is under investigation
Poultry plant fires shows little has changed for many Chinese workers
Callous approach to worker safety in China that leads to frequent industrial disasters.
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.
25 killed, 101 hurt in explosion at Mexican oil company headquarters
Cause of explosion remains unknown.
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…