1. Biologicals Explosion
CBS: Even Seemingly ‘Non-Hazardous’ Materials can Explode

2. Biological Explosion
In August of 2014, a 30-foot-high tank exploded killing one worker and injuring another
The tank held only eight inches of water slurry with nonhazardous fish matter

3. Biological Explosion
In August of 2014, a 30-foot-high tank exploded killing one worker and injuring another
The tank held only eight inches of water slurry with nonhazardous fish matter
Explosion happened after hot work started on or near the tank
Testing later found microbes that produced volatile fatty acids, methane, and hydrogen sulfide

4. Biological Explosion
In August of 2014, a 30-foot-high tank exploded killing one worker and injuring another
The tank held only eight inches of water slurry with nonhazardous fish matter
Something nonhazardous in a test tube can change its danger status when put into a different container, or when conditions around that container change.
Explosion happened after hot work started on or near the tank
Testing later found microbes that produced volatile fatty acids, methane, and hydrogen sulfide