A Boring Dystopia

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/47803415

Just leaving this here bc I thought it was mildly interesting.

Especially after what happened in TN on Friday.

What to know about the blast at a Tennessee explosives plant that left no survivors

Public records show that the company sold numerous types of weapons to the U.S. military and has been awarded military contracts to manufacture a variety of munitions and explosives.

The contracts, which were awarded largely by the Army and Navy, were for a variety of products that ranged from bulk explosives and landmines to small breaching charges used to get through doors.

The manufacturing plant sits on 1,300 acres in Bucksnort, Tennessee, an unincorporated rural community approximately 60 miles (96 kilometers) southwest of Nashville. There are eight plant buildings that manufacture, store and research explosives for customers beyond just the military, including aerospace, oil and other commercial demolition industries.

The company also uses the sprawling campus to test explosives, according to its website, measuring the velocity of explosions as well as their impact on surrounding areas under varying environmental conditions.

The company’s website noted that it “rigorously adheres to the stringent security standards” of Defense Department security and safety protocols.