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Synopsis
At 7:58 a.m. on May 19, 1981, a failure to close a valve on a tank car led to an explosion that killed multiple people and injured many others.
Synopsis
At 7:58 a.m. on May 19, 1981, a catastrophic explosion occurred due to a valve left open on a tank car filled with volatile materials. The incident took place in a small town, resulting in multiple fatalities, including a young boy named Tom and a shop owner named Harvey. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy, this training film from Union Carbide emphasizes the necessity of strict safety protocols in hazardous materials transportation. It is part of a series produced by the United States Department of Transportation and preserved in the National Archives.
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Why Watch
- See how a single valve failure led to a deadly explosion.
- Meet the victims affected by the May 19, 1981 disaster.
- Find out the safety measures implemented after the incident.
Did You Know
- The explosion on May 19, 1981, occurred at 7:58 a.m.
- Tom, a young boy, was killed instantly by the explosion.
- Harvey, a shop owner, was cut in half during the incident.
- The explosion resulted in injuries to multiple people and destruction of Main Street.
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What happened on May 19, 1981?
On May 19, 1981, a series of incidents occurred due to a failure to close a valve on a tank car, leading to an explosion that killed and injured several people.
What was the cause of the explosion mentioned in the documentary?
The explosion was caused by someone failing to completely close a valve on a tank car filled with a highly volatile material.
What safety measures does Union Carbide emphasize for shipping hazardous materials?
Union Carbide emphasizes the importance of proper shipping documents, marking, labeling, placarding, and selecting appropriate containers to ensure safe shipment.
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