It is sad that two workers were killed and the rest are out of work. It is also sad that the management of MDM/Black Mag apparently learned nothing from an earlier accident this year. An accident in January left one man burned.
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com...urned-mdm.html
This is not the first time the factory has had to deal with a fire emergency. In January, according to a report in the Colebrook Chronicle, a worker at the plant suffered serious injuries to his face and wrist following a flash fire that originated with a machine that processes gunpowder. The flames from that fire accident were reportedly extinguished quickly.
http://www.concordmonitor.com/articl...s-at-gun-plant
Statement of the Fire Marshall:
"I could observe numerous potential sources of ignition in close proximity to the magazine (that) included open/exposed electrical distribution panels, grinding wheels, Butane torches, non-compliant electrical wiring, outlets and light fixtures, drill presses, circular saws, and other tools and equipment," Wyman said in the documents.