Dates
What year did the Bhopal Disaster occur?
(Bonus +100 for correct month and day)
December 3rd, 1984
Where was the sister location of the Bhopal plant?
(Bonus +100 for town/city)
Institute, West Virgina
How many causalities were there?
over 3000
In what product was methylene chloride causing death?
What famous meatpacker and popular symbol of the US government is heavily associated with Troy?
Uncle Sam
What year was the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster Act passed?
1985
How would workers report the common gas leaks at the Bhopal plant?
Tearing and burning sensation in their eyes
What chemical was released into the atmosphere during the Bhopal Disaster?
Methyl Isocyanate (MIC)
What was the major cause in the Challenger Disaster?
(2 answers)
O-Rings and drastic temperature change
What day of the week is Troy's farmers market?
(Bonus +100 for time of open to close)
Saturday 9am-2pm
Since what year have criminal proceeding against UCC and Warren Anderson been pending?
1992
What does UCC stand for?
United Carbide Corporation
What was the result of the Bhopal Plant losing money for several years?
Major personnel reductions
- Production
- Maintenance
What was the Therac-25 machine?
A radiation therapy machine to treat cancer patients
When was RPI founded?
1824
What year was the last conducted Operational Safety survey?
1982
How come technicians were creating several accidents?
What happened to UCC after the disaster under Indian law?
(2 answers)
Company has been deemed "fugitive" and assets have been seized
What is the company's name who made Buckyballs?
Maxfield & Oberton Holdings LLC
What's the name of the famous historic music venue in Troy?
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
What year were the MIC production unit objections of local municipal officials vetoed by the Madhya Pradesh State government?
1978
How did management rebuff the concerns coming from workers?
(Hint: 2 options)
1. Regulations of India do not dictate the same measures in the US
2. Economically, safety upgrades are inconceivable at the moment
What is the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster Act?
(2 answers)
1. Indian government is the sole representative of all claimants
2. Gave the government power to appoint a welfare commissioner and other staff
Who was the major whistle blower in the Challenger Disaster?
Rojer Boisjoly
What was RPI's original name?
(changed to RPI in 1861)
Rensselaer School