Now you see the locations of the sites with hazardous materials. In mapping unit (nr_605) the company “RiskyStorage” is located. The bulk facility stores a huge amount of Pentane, a highly hazardous inflammable chemical for supplying to downstream users. The facility has been declared as a Major Accident Hazard (MAH) facility according to local bylaws of RiskCity. According to land-use specifications laid down by the legislation no new MAH industries should come up within the city limits. However, because of socioeconomic (employment and economic) considerations, RiskyStorage was allowed to continue operations after implementing necessary engineering safeguards and controls. For understanding the chemical properties of Pentane, please refer to the Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS) of Pentane Annexed with this Case Study.
The facility has recently has been acquired by a different business group and as a result has undergone a major management reshuffle with change in operational responsibilities of key people. The emphasis on plant level safety has been reduced in order to cut costs.