April
West Fertilizer Company Explosion
On April 17, 2013, the small town of West, Texas, was rocked by a massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Company. The disaster resulted in significant loss of life, injury, and property damage, highlighting significant gaps in chemical storage regulations.
Rana Plaza Collapse
The tragic collapse of Rana Plaza highlighted severe safety issues in Bangladesh's garment industry, leading to over 1,100 deaths and prompting global reform for worker safety.