"Some" might not be the best choice of words for the incident which occurred in La Porte, Texas. The DuPont Facility had dozens of violations since the start of 2009. According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the chemical plant only received satisfactory ratings since 1956. What does this show about the safety business owners try to implement? Profit is the only word these people know. They don't care about the people, or even their own employees.
Spokesman Aaron Woods during a news conference
about a hazardous chemical leak
My biggest concern right now would be protecting the people living near the power plant. What would happened if the plant exploded?
The chemical smell, "which is described as smelling like rotten eggs or rotten cabbage... respiratory system" (Lozano and Graczyk). Imagine working in conditions like that for eight hours a day! Well, now the question comes down to, what caused the gas leak? Apparently, we don't know, but some guesses could be made such as; old equipment, pressure, or someone opening a valve, but who knows. Who is to blame for the death of the four people? Well, it should be the owner of the chemical plant, but we won't know for sure. I know that it would be higher than $91,000 because that was the highest fine for a emission violation in 2012. What should come after this incident? Maybe better safety provisions, or higher pay. Whatever the change maybe, it should be done soon.
Joel, Signing out...
Joel, Signing out...
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