Because "they" (whoever "they" are) believe that saving a few dollars (because that's what it actually comes down to per incident) is more important than it is to save human lives and health... It's often argued that these types of incidents occur so infrequently that that is why they can justify NOT adhering to these particular safety regulations.
why the hell would texas not accept the new safety codes?
I bet there are load more accidents like this wating to happen. And the cause will be someone cutting corners. Great video
Because "they" (whoever "they" are) believe that saving a few dollars (because that's what it actually comes down to per incident) is more important than it is to save human lives and health... It's often argued that these types of incidents occur so infrequently that that is why they can justify NOT adhering to these particular safety regulations.