An explosion at the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems plant in Camden, Arkansas has resulted in one fatality.
Initially described by General Dynamics as an “incident involving pyrotechnics,” the company later clarified that it was caused by an explosion related to pyrotechnic materials.
In a statement, General Dynamics shared, “We are deeply saddened to announce a GD-OTS employee has lost their life after an incident occurred involving pyrotechnic materials on Wednesday, July 3rd at our Camden, Arkansas facility.”
“GD-OTS is working closely with local authorities and regulatory agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased and injured individuals during this incredibly difficult time,” the company added.
At present, the identity of the person who tragically perished in the explosion has not been disclosed to the public.
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Per KPTV:
One person has died after an explosion at a defense weapons plant in Arkansas, the facility’s operators confirmed Thursday.
The explosion happened Wednesday at the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems’ plant in Camden, about 86 miles (138 kilometers) south of Little Rock, a company spokesperson said. The person who died was initially reported as missing.
Two other people were injured in the blast. One was airlifted to an out-of-state hospital, and the other has since been released from an area hospital in Camden where they were treated, the company said.
“We are deeply saddened to share the news that one of our employees has tragically lost their life in an incident at our Camden facility,” said Firat Gezen, president of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. “Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased and injured individuals during this incredibly difficult time.”
We are deeply saddened to announce a GD-OTS employee has lost their life after an incident occurred involving pyrotechnic materials on Wednesday, July 3rd at our Camden, Arkansas facility. All affected next of kin have been notified. GD-OTS is working closely with local…
— General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (@GD_OTS) July 5, 2024
General Dynamics manufactures a variety of artillery for the United States military, including Hellfire and Javelin missiles, the Modular Artillery Charge System, the Hydra-70 2.75-inch rocket, and a range of mortar munitions.
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