PEPCON disaster, Industrial disaster in the United States
The PEPCON disaster was a devastating industrial accident.
In 1988, a massive explosion occurred at the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON).
The disaster raised awareness about safety regulations for chemical storage.
PEPCON's facilities were located in Henderson, Nevada.
One of the largest explosions involving ammonium perchlorate rocket fuel.
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