Chemical plants like the Proctor & Gamble facility in Pineville must comply with numerous safety standards set forth by state and federal law. For heavy machinery like forklifts, these safety standards address not only the design and maintenance of forklifts and similar equipment but also proper fire protection for gas, electric, and diesel-powered units. If safety is not held to the highest standard or is ignored altogether, accidents will happen. An investigation is underway to determine what happened at the P&G plant.