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A 1944 carbon monoxide leak at Port Kembla steelworks killed several workers, prompting safety reforms.
The Port Kembla steelworks, operational since 1928, has a history marked by deadly accidents, including a 1928 blast furnace eruption injuring 18 workers and a 1944 carbon monoxide leak that killed several, prompting safety reforms.
A 1970 explosion from a shorted wire further highlighted ongoing risks.
Though automation and improved protocols have reduced injuries, workers like Riley Buckle still face inherent dangers, viewing the site’s legacy as a cautionary tale of industrial progress and human cost.
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En 1944, una fuga de monóxido de carbono en la siderurgia de Port Kembla mató a varios trabajadores, lo que provocó reformas de seguridad.