2010 Tesoro Anacortes Refinery Disaster
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Cause | rupture of a heat exchanger |
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Locations | Washington |
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ID | 2157296 |
About 2010 Tesoro Anacortes Refinery Disaster
The 2010 Tesoro Anacortes Refinery disaster was an industrial accident that occurred at the Tesoro Anacortes Refinery in Anacortes, Washington on April 2, 2010. Seven workers received fatal burns in an explosion and ensuing fire when a heat exchanger violently ruptured after a maintenance restart.