Today in History

April 17th marks the 8th anniversary of the West Texas Fertilizer industrial accident that claimed the lives of 15 people. Click here to watch NASP’s Today In History to learn how improper fertilizer storage sparked the deadly explosion. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to NASP’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with weekly news alerts, HS&E tips and tricks, and more!

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