Feds: Safety deficiencies led to 2014 chemical release that killed 4 at DuPont’s La Porte plant Beaumont Enterprise
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board on Tuesday issued its final report on a deadly release of toxic chemicals at DuPont’s LaPorte facility in 2014, concluding that a …
Report: Series of failures led to deadly leak at Texas plant Washington Post
A final federal report has found that a series of failures, including flawed equipment and inadequate safeguards, helped cause a 2014 poisonous gas leak that …
Report: Series of failures led to deadly leak at Texas plant Star Tribune
A series of failures, including flawed equipment and inadequate safeguards, helped cause a 2014 poisonous gas leak that killed four workers at a Houston-area …
Report: Series of Failures Led to Deadly Leak at Texas Plant U.S. News & World Report
HOUSTON (AP) — A final federal report has found that a series of failures, including flawed equipment and inadequate safeguards, helped cause a 2014 …
DuPont Safety Lapses Caused Fatal Chemical Release, Board Says Bloomberg Environment
A chemical release that killed four workers nearly five years ago at a now-shuttered DuPont chemical plant in Texas stemmed from flawed engineering design …
CSB Issues Report on Chemical Release at DuPont Plant Powder Bulk Solids
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) issued its final investigation report on a release of methyl mercaptan at DuPont’s LaPorte, TX plant in 2014 that left four …
Fire at chemical plant in southern Spain causes huge cloud of smoke Reuters
A giant cloud of smoke rose over the town of San Roque near Gibraltar in southern Spain on Tuesday following a fire at a chemical factory in a nearby industrial …
Fire at chemical plant in southern Spain causes huge cloud of smoke Reuters Africa
A giant cloud of smoke rose over the town of San Roque near Gibraltar in southern Spain on Tuesday following a fire at a chemical factory in a nearby industrial …
Fire at chemical plant in southern Spain causes huge cloud of smoke Yahoo News
A giant cloud of smoke rose over the town of San Roque near Gibraltar in southern Spain on Tuesday following a fire at a chemical factory in a nearby industrial …
Fire at Campo chemical plant Gibraltar Chronicle
Emergency services in the Campo de Gibraltar are responding to a fire in a petrochemical plant which has sent a thick plume of smoke over the Bay of Gibraltar.
Timeline of events surrounding 3M’s admission of illegal chemical release into Tennessee River WHNT News 19
DECATUR, Ala. – A series of interesting events happened before and after 3M disclosed it failed to obey federal law by releasing certain manufacturing …
Thatcher Company’s chemical leak is latest in series of incidents involving facility KSTU FOX 13 Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Thatcher Company’s sulfur dioxide leak Wednesday morning, which affected at least 56 people, is just the latest in a series of incidents …
Abingdon poisoning: Area evacuated after chemical leak sends man falling from ladder Express
Officers from Thames Valley Police have cordoned off the building in the town’s centre and evacuated it after a suspected chemical leak. The man has been …
Philadelphia PES Oil Refinery Fire Not Yet Under Control Bloomberg
A fire is burning at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery, the largest such plant on the U.S. East Coast and the main supplier to the local gasoline market …
As Tyson continues its push to privatize plant inspections, five workers were just hospitalized after a chemical spill The New Food Economy
The recent spill, part of a long history of Tyson worker accidents, comes as the company makes a push to police itself.
Timeline of events surrounding 3M’s admission of illegal chemical release into Tennessee River whnt.com
DECATUR, Ala. – A series of interesting events happened before and after 3M disclosed it failed to obey federal law by releasing certain manufacturing …
State of Alabama permitted 3M to release toxic chemicals into Tennessee River for years, records show WHNT News 19
DECATUR, Ala. – In April, 3M reported to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management that it was discharging chemicals that are illegal to put into …
Thatcher Company’s chemical leak, injuring 56, is latest in series of incidents involving facility KSTU FOX 13 Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Thatcher Company’s sulfur dioxide leak Wednesday morning, injuring at least 56 people, is just the latest in a series of incidents involving …
AL Governor, AG monitoring EPA investigation into 3M’s illegal chemical release into Tennessee River whnt.com
DECATUR, Ala.- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and Attorney General Steve Marshall tell WHNT News 19 they are monitoring the Environmental Protection Agency’s …
AL Governor, AG monitoring EPA investigation into 3M’s illegal chemical release into Tennessee River WHNT News 19
DECATUR, Ala.- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and Attorney General Steve Marshall tell WHNT News 19 they are monitoring the Environmental Protection Agency’s …
Five Injured After Cleaning Agent Spill At Tyson Foods Plant In Springdale KFSM 5Newsonline
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KFSM) — One person is in critical condition and four others injured after a cleaning agent spilled outside a Tyson Foods plant on Tuesday …
Multiple people sent to hospital after hazmat release at Tyson plant 40/29tv Fort Smith/Fayetteville
Five people were sent to the hospital after a chemical release at the Tyson Plant on Berry Street in Springdale, according to Matt Bagley with the Springdale Fire …
Chemical spill at Tyson plant in Northwest Arkansas sends five to hospital Arkansas Online
Five people were taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after an industrial accident at the Tyson Foods Berry Street plant in Springdale. Capt. Matt Bagley …
Shelter-in-place lifted after chemical leak repaired at pool in Atascocita KTRK-TV
Officials have given the all-clear given for residents in Atascocita now that a chemical leak has been repaired.
Chemical leak reported at a manufacturing facility in NW Houston Chron
A pump failure caused a chemical leak early Tuesday at a manufacturing facility in northwest Houston, according to OnScene TV. The facility uses krill to make …
Chemical leak reported at a manufacturing facility in NW Houston Houston Chronicle
The leak produced a large vapor cloud in the air, but authorities said it is no danger to the public.
Chemical leak reported at a manufacturing facility in NW Houston Chron.com
A pump failure caused a chemical leak early Tuesday at a manufacturing facility in northwest Houston, according to OnScene TV. The facility uses krill to make …
3M admits to illegal chemical release in Tennessee River WHNT News 19
DECATUR, Ala. – The 3M Plant in Decatur failed to obey federal law by releasing certain chemicals or the waste of those chemicals into the Tennessee River.
Environmental group concerned about illegal chemical release into Tennessee River WHNT News 19
DECATUR, Ala.- A local environmental group is concerned after learning the 3M plant failed to obey federal law when it released certain chemicals into the …
3M admits to illegal chemical release in Tennessee River whnt.com
DECATUR, Ala. – The 3M Plant in Decatur failed to obey federal law by releasing certain chemicals or the waste of those chemicals into the Tennessee River.
Emergency Crews Respond to Chemical Leak in New Haven NBC Connecticut
Emergency crews are responding to a chemical leak on Winchester Avenue in New Haven and a nearby school is under a shelter-in-place order.
25 ‘serious’ violations at U.K. chemical maker’s Delaware River plant The Philadelphia Inquirer
The British chemical-maker Croda failed to take required safety measures to prevent, protect, or contain leak of explosive gas at its Atlas Point chemical plant on …
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