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The dangers of a boiler explosion
PTsideshow:
This was posted on a welding forum, about a mishap in Ottawa
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2009/10/19/boiler-explodes.html 1st story
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2009/10/20/ottawa-heatin-plant-death.html 2nd one
bogstandard:
Glen,
--- Quote ---In a memo to Parliament Hill staff, a senior official at the House of Commons said the explosion's impact on employees working in the buildings would likely be minimal, as outdoor temperatures remain mild.
--- End quote ---
I am sure that really cheered up the dead man's family.
Bogs
ChooChooMike:
I'm curious as to what caused the explosion. From the brief article, it seems like an old steam plant.
Mike
sbwhart:
This just demonstrates how dangerous boilers can be, my thoughts are with the poor dead man and the injured.
I found this picture in a book I was reading:- it shows the results of a boiler explosion on a steam plough traction engine, those old guys because they were paid by the acer had an habbit of screwing the safety valve down.
Stew
PTsideshow:
It is currently under investigation, lawyers don't you know so they will probably make an announcement in months.
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