Burning Texas Plant Was Just Fined for Mishandling ‘Explosive Chemicals’

The disaster unfolding outside of Houston was known to OSHA and EPA officials. And Texas’ governor played a role in keeping the chemicals there secret.

Kelly Weill

Stephen Paulsen

Published Aug. 31 2017 3:05PM EDT 

Kelly Weill

kelly.weill@thedailybeast.com

Stephen Paulsen

stephentpaulsen

stp2118@columbia.edu

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.