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West Fertilizer’s regulatory history linked to fatal blast
The West Fertilizer Co. tracing shows decades of compliance issues with Texas environmental rules. Investigators link past improper ammonia handling and leaked valves to last week’s explosion that killed at least 14, with employees like Cody Dragoo among the dead. Texas A&M officials, regulators, and the EPA face scrutiny over permit handling and safety records.
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Dallas — West Fertilizer Co
Texas
Hill County
West
West Chemical and Fertilizer Co
Cody Dragoo
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Justin Ripple
Banks Environmental Data
Austin
Environmental Protection Agency
Texas State Chemist
Texas A&m University
Dallas Morning News
West Fertilizer