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April 10, 2008
Emergency Crews Share Lessons Learned from Imperial Blast
Dozens came together for a burn and blast conference in Savannah. One of the lessons learned, organizers say, is making sure an emergency pre-plan for every facility is in place.
March 28, 2008
Sugar Refinery Burn Victim Released, A New Fundraiser Planned
Another Dixie Crystals/Imperial Sugar burn patient was released from the Augusta Burn Center. Six patients are still recovering.
March 25, 2008
Imperial Sugar burn patient discharged
The Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital is reporting that one of its Imperial Sugar Co. patients has been discharged and is receiving further treatment in the Doctors Hospital Rehab Unit.
Imperial Sugar: OSHA Cites Gramercy, LA Plant
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Imperial Sugar Company for various violations totaling $36,000 in penalties at its plant here, company officials said yesterday.
March 21, 2008
First Hand Look at Imperial Sugar Explosion Site
Today News Threes Alice Massimi and photojournalist Art Ottimo were able to get a close-up look at the destruction caused by this horrific incident.
March 20, 2008
Imperial Sugar burn patient update
One of the burn patients in Augusta has been discharged from the burn center, where nine Imperial Sugar patients remain.
March 19, 2008
Sugar Refinery Employee Files Lawsuit in Explosion
An Imperial Sugar employee has filed a lawsuit in state court against a company that was hired to clean dust at the Port Wentworth plant.
March 18, 2008
Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity Hosts Imperial Sugar Volunteers
Savannah Imperial Sugar employees are giving back to their local community through a partnership with the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity that will build homes for families in need.
March 15, 2008
4-Wheeling For A Refinery Fire Victim
Friends of Paul Seckinger, a refinery fire victim held a 4-wheeling fundraiser for him today in North Effingham.
March 12, 2008
Combustible Dust Congressional Hearing
It's been a little over a month since 12 Imperial Sugar Employees were killed in an explosion at the Port Wentworth Plant.
While eleven employees still remain in critical condition at the Augusta Burn Center, the company is working to rebuild.
March 07, 2008
Effingham Steps in to Help
The Dixie Crystal Sugar Refinery did not just affect people here in Chatham County. Some of the employees who were seriously injured were from Effingham County.
Now those who live in that community and knew the injured are doing something to help their families through such a rough time.
News Three's Night Side Reporter Alice Massimi explains how they're lending a helping hand.
March 06, 2008
3 Burn Victims Upgraded to Serious Condition
Blood is still needed to help the victims. Thursday, the International Longshoremen's Association in Garden City teamed up with Savannah Community Blood Bank.
March 05, 2008
Picking up the Pieces
Almost a month after the explosion at Dixie Crystal things are slowly getting back to normal.
Some employees have already returned to work as the company is trying their best to make sure their sugar continues to be shipped throughout the country.
News Three’s Night Side Reporter Alice Massimi got a peak at their temporary set-up and found out what it means to the community.
March 03, 2008
Update on OSHA Investigation
The head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, otherwise knows as OSHA, was in town today.
Edwin Foulke says he came so that he could see first hand how the investigation into the Dixie Crystal Sugar Plant Explosion is going.
Sugar Refinery Victims Update
Update from the Augusta Burn Center, One Patient Released
OSHA Expected to Visit Sugar Refinery Today
We may soon get more insight on last month's deadly explosion at the sugar refinery in Port Wentworth. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is expected to check out the site later today.
February 28, 2008
One-on-One with Imperial Sugar CEO
The CEO of Imperial Sugar for only nine days and inside the sugar refinery the night of the explosion, John Sheptor has had a rough few weeks, to say the least.
But despite the tragedy, Sheptor has held it all together something he says he had to do.
Explosion Survivor Looks Back
It's been three weeks since the explosion and those affected still find it hard to move forward.
February 27, 2008
Another Burn Patient Dies from Refinery Blast
One of the patients at the Augusta burn center after the Imperial Sugar explosion died on Tuesday evening.
Ceremony to Honor Emergency Responders of Plant Explosion Today
Several local churches are coming together later today, to help recognize all of the emergency responders who assisted the victims in the Port Wentworth sugar refinery explosion.
February 26, 2008
Another Refinery Blast Victim Dies
A burn patient from the Imperial Sugar explosion died at the Augusta burn center on Tuesday.
February 24, 2008
11th Refinery Explosion Victim Dies
The person's name is not being released at the request of the family. Twelve patients now remain in critical condition. Two are in serious.
February 23, 2008
Saying Goodbye
Hundreds of Imperial Sugar Employees and members of the community said goodbye today to the ten men whose lives were lost in the refinery explosion.
City flags at half-staff for sugar refinery victims
Flags are half-staffed in memory of those who lost their lives and in support of families, recovering victims, and emergency personnel who responded to the disaster.
Imperial Sugar burn patient dies in Augusta
The Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital is reporting that one of its 16 patients burned in the Imperial Sugar Co. explosion died Friday afternoon.
February 22, 2008
Woman Says Explosion Damaged Home
She says the explosion left cracks all over her home – in her walls and ceiling. She thought the massive blast was an earthquake.
Groups Raise Hundreds of Thousands for Refinery Victims
The United Way tells us it's received $592,146.98 in donations. Gerald's Diner raised more than $27,000.
Thousands Expected for Explosion Memorial
Organizers urge you to get there early because anywhere from 2,500 to 6,500 are expected to attend. Doors open at 11:30.
February 19, 2008
Imperial Sugar CEO Thanks Memorial Health Staff
Imperial Sugar's CEO, John Sheptor, visited Memorial Health University Medical Center Tuesday night to thank the staff for their efforts that saved lives of employees after the explosion.
February 18, 2008
Donate to Imperial Sugar Victims While Grocery Shopping
Donate to Imperial Sugar Victims While Grocery Shopping. Piggly Wiggly set up a fund to help the families. Here's how it works.




