A Des Moines-based storage tank company is facing significant penalties ... The first explosion happened when workers cut open piping, allowing propane to leak and spread flammable gas and vapor.

State safety officials have fined a Des Moines storage tank company after two explosions at a job site seriously injured workers and revealed multiple workplace safety violations.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) and Bowling Convenience, Inc. (“BCI”) entered into an April 4th Agreed Final ...