Explosion at US Munitions Factory Leaves 16 Dead
A massive explosion occurred at the Accurate Energetic Systems facility in Tennessee, US, on 10 October, completely levelling the plant and killing 16 people.
Local authorities and investigators from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are investigating the incident to determine its cause, which remains unknown.
However, there is concern about the absence of the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) on the scene, as the agency is in the process of being shut down.
Officials from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and other government agencies are investigating the fatal incident.
The incident has raised questions about the investigation process and the role of the CSB in ensuring industrial safety.
Author's summary: Explosion at US munitions factory kills 16.