OSHA: Columbus plant fixed 10 safety violations
COLUMBUS, Wis. (AP) — A chemical plant that exploded in south-central Wisconsin this week was cited in 2005 for 10 safety violations, including eight labeled "serious."
The violations at Columbus Chemical Industries Inc. included its handling of flammable and hazardous materials and maintenance of safety equipment.
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration assessed a fine of about $4,300. OSHA spokesman Scott Allen says the company promptly corrected each violation.
A series of explosions rocked the plant's Columbus site Monday evening, and a warehouse fire continued to burn Tuesday morning.
No serious injuries were reported, although three firefighters knocked to the ground by the explosions were treated for injuries and released.

May 12, 2009 at 12:31 p.m.
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Oh come on now! The whole fire deal is still being called 'Breaking News!' on one of the Madison television stations. Despite the fact that it started over 14 hours ago now. It's all in one's perception of what's news apparently.
May 12, 2009 at 10:43 a.m.
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Big Deal that was 4 years ago.
"the company promptly corrected each violation."
This is not news..........
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