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The O'Connor Electroplating disaster was an explosion caused by an industrial accident at the O'Connor Electro-Plating facility on February 20, 1947 in Los Angeles, resulting in 17 deaths, 150 injuries, and damage to buildings for a four-block radius. Investigation of the incident determined that the explosion had been caused by improper handling and storage of chemicals which were used in the electroplating process.[1] The explosion led to greater city regulation and oversight by the Los Angeles Fire Department on potentially explosive or otherwise dangerous chemicals, which had previously been largely self-regulated by industries which used them.[2]
Prior to disaster[edit]
(Business description)
(Chemist's falsified credentials)
(Chemicals used in process)
Explosion[edit]
(Chemical reaction)
(Killed/injured in blast)
(Property damage)
Aftermath[edit]
(Lawsuit against company)
(Coroner's inquests, findings of responsibility)
(City council requesting LAFD regulate hazardous chemicals)
References[edit]
- ^ Rasmussen, Cecilia (17 August 1997). "Deadly Blast a Proving Ground for Live TV". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "Bomb Safety Plan Drawn by Firemen". Los Angeles Times. 5 March 1949. p. 7. Retrieved 14 April 2020.