Georgia Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss are calling for a federal investigation into last week’s deadly explosion at the Imperial Sugar refinery in Port Wentworth. The blast killed eight people and injured dozens. The senators hope a “complete and thorough investigation” will shed light on causes of the tragedy and ways to improve factory safety.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
Lawmakers seek answers in refinery blast
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2/14/2008 08:07:00 AM
Labels: explosion, Imperial Sugar plant, Port Wentworth, Saxby Chambliss, Senator Johnny Isakson, sugar refinery