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Corroded pipe led to Philadelphia refinery fire -U.S. Chemical Safety Board

Corroded pipe led to Philadelphia refinery fire -U.S. Chemical Safety Board

An old, thinning piece of metal pipe that had not been tested for corrosion led to a June fire and explosions at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board said in a report on Wednesday.