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14 documented fire and explosion events — drawn from OSHA inspection records, OISD accident summaries, and PESO regulatory reports — each involving spark ignition from steel or ferrous tools used in environments where flammable gases, vapours, or liquids were present. Industries covered: oil and gas, refinery operations, petroleum depots, LPG handling, chemical processing, and explosives manufacturing. Every incident was preventable with certified non-sparking tools.