Archive for HazMat

Philly refinery fire out, probe into cause just beginning – WDEL 1150AM

Philly refinery fire out, probe into cause just beginning  WDEL 1150AM‘It looked like Armageddon’: Refinery fire puts focus on toxic chemical  The Philadelphia InquirerLast Fire Extinguished at South Philly Refinery, Air Quality Testing Continues  NBC 10 PhiladelphiaUnit at Philadelphia refinery completely destroyed in fire: sources  ReutersFeds to investigate Philly refinery explosion | News  witf.orgView full coverage on Google News Read more [...]

Broken container leads to Leominster chemical leak – Sentinel & Enterprise

Broken container leads to Leominster chemical leak  Sentinel & Enterprise

LEOMINSTER —Three workers were hospitalized on Friday afternoon after being exposed to an unidentified chemical in a container at a vacant lot on Tanzio …

All of southbound I-25 back open in Colorado Springs after hazmat spill – KKTV 11 News

All of southbound I-25 back open in Colorado Springs after hazmat spill  KKTV 11 News

A hazmat incident closed southbound I-25 in Colorado Springs on Wednesday.

Part of southbound I-25 back open in Colorado Springs after hazmat spill – KKTV 11 News

Part of southbound I-25 back open in Colorado Springs after hazmat spill  KKTV 11 News

A hazmat incident closed southbound I-25 in Colorado Springs on Wednesday.

BREAKING: Part of southbound I-25 back open in Colorado Springs after hazmat spill – KKTV 11 News

BREAKING: Part of southbound I-25 back open in Colorado Springs after hazmat spill  KKTV 11 News

A hazmat incident closed southbound I-25 in Colorado Springs on Wednesday.

Lanes reopen on southbound stretch of I-25 north of Colorado Springs after hazardous materials spill – The Denver Post

Lanes reopen on southbound stretch of I-25 north of Colorado Springs after hazardous materials spill  The Denver Post

Southbound lanes on a stretch of Interstate 25 north of Colorado Springs shut down for several hours Wednesday because of a hazardous materials spill.

Employees evacuated after chemical release at La Crosse business – WEAU

Employees evacuated after chemical release at La Crosse business  WEAU

Just after 5 p.m. Wednesday, the La Crosse Fire Department was dispatched for a fire alarm with pull station activation at Great Lakes Cheese on Enterprise …

Certification options expanded for hazardous materials response | Lifestyles – Overton County News

Certification options expanded for hazardous materials response | Lifestyles  Overton County News

Tennessee emergency managers, firefighters, and first responders now have expanded certification and training options in hazardous materials response …

Chesterfield fire responds to chlorine gas leak – WWBT NBC12 News

Chesterfield fire responds to chlorine gas leak  WWBT NBC12 News

The incident was reported Tuesday afternoon in the 1800 block of Touchstone Road at Church and Dwight Co. Inc.

Hazmat situation: Why did it take so long to clean up? – WBRC

Hazmat situation: Why did it take so long to clean up?  WBRC

The normal Friday afternoon congestion on I-65 was welcomed, compared to what commuters were dealing with just 24 hours earlier.

Chesterfield fire responds to 'active chemical leak' – WWBT NBC12 News

Chesterfield fire responds to ‘active chemical leak’  WWBT NBC12 News

The incident was reported Tuesday afternoon in the 1800 block of Touchstone Road at Church and Dwight Co. Inc.

United Utilities chemical leak killed fish in Bolton river – BBC News

United Utilities chemical leak killed fish in Bolton river  BBC News

A water company agrees to spend £600000 on river improvements after a spill from a treatment plant.

City issues statement on removal of hazardous materials in Gert Town – UptownMessenger.com

City issues statement on removal of hazardous materials in Gert Town  UptownMessenger.com

The city of New Orleans has released a statement on the removal of hazardous materials in Gert Town about two weeks week after about 1,000 Gert Town …

Facebook mailing facility in Menlo Park evacuated after hazardous material report – San Francisco Chronicle

Facebook mailing facility in Menlo Park evacuated after hazardous material report  San Francisco Chronicle

Two people were possibly exposed to hazardous material Monday at a Facebook shipping facility in Menlo Park where a suspicious package was discovered, …

Hazmat crews at Facebook HQ in Menlo Park after sarin scare – The Mercury News

Hazmat crews at Facebook HQ in Menlo Park after sarin scare  The Mercury News

Emergency crews evacuated four of Facebook’s buildings in Menlo Park on Monday morning after the possible presence of a chemical weapon was detected on …

Possible Sarin Gas Detection At Facebook Mail Facility Prompts Hazmat Response In Menlo Park – CBS San Francisco

Possible Sarin Gas Detection At Facebook Mail Facility Prompts Hazmat Response In Menlo Park  CBS San Francisco

MENLO PARK (CBS SF) — Firefighters with hazardous materials training are setting up at Facebook’s shipping and receiving building in Menlo Park after crews

Delaware Chemical Manufacturer Fined $262K for Exposing Workers to Toxic Gas – Insurance Journal

Delaware Chemical Manufacturer Fined $262K for Exposing Workers to Toxic Gas  Insurance Journal

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Croda Inc. after a chemical release at the New Castle, Del.,

Letters: 'Update' from Princeton governing body about 'alleged dumping of hazardous materials' at municipal site – Planet Princeton

Letters: ‘Update’ from Princeton governing body about ‘alleged dumping of hazardous materials’ at municipal site  Planet Princeton

To the editor: As Princeton Mayor and Council, we would like to take this opportunity to update residents about the alleged dumping of hazardous materials at …

Safety shortfalls, culture contributed to Texas chemical blast: CSB – businessinsurance.com

Safety shortfalls, culture contributed to Texas chemical blast: CSB  businessinsurance.comFeds: Safety deficiencies led to 2014 chemical release that killed 4 at DuPont’s La Porte plant  Houston ChronicleCSB Issues Report on Chemical Release at DuPont Plant  Powder Bulk SolidsCSB Releases Final Report into Fatal 2014 Incident at DuPont La Porte Facility; Final Report Cites Numerous Safety Deficiencies  WorkersCompensation.comView full coverage on Google Read more [...]

Safety shortfalls, culture contributed to Texas chemical blast: CSB – Business Insurance

Safety shortfalls, culture contributed to Texas chemical blast: CSB  Business InsuranceFeds: Safety deficiencies led to 2014 chemical release that killed 4 at DuPont’s La Porte plant  Houston ChronicleCSB Issues Report on Chemical Release at DuPont Plant  Powder Bulk SolidsCSB Releases Final Report into Fatal 2014 Incident at DuPont La Porte Facility; Final Report Cites Numerous Safety Deficiencies  WorkersCompensation.comView full coverage on Google Read more [...]

Report: Series of failures led to deadly leak at Texas plant – 550 KTSA

Report: Series of failures led to deadly leak at Texas plant  550 KTSA

HOUSTON (AP) — A series of failures, including flawed equipment and inadequate safeguards, helped cause a 2014 poisonous gas leak that killed four …

Eastman transferring hazardous materials Saturday causing road closure – WJHL-TV News Channel 11

Eastman transferring hazardous materials Saturday causing road closure  WJHL-TV News Channel 11

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Eastman Chemical Company tells News Channel 11 non-routine operations in one of their manufacturing areas planned for …

‘It’s been miserable:’ Another crash on I-94 in Racine County forces closures, backups – WITI FOX 6 Milwaukee

‘It’s been miserable:’ Another crash on I-94 in Racine County forces closures, backups  WITI FOX 6 Milwaukee

RACINE — A semi truck driver is injured following another major crash that closed I-94 northbound on Friday, June 28. A truck carrying hazardous material …

Hazmat situation: Why did it take so long to cleanup? – WBRC

Hazmat situation: Why did it take so long to cleanup?  WBRC

The normal Friday afternoon congestion on I-65 was welcomed, compared to what commuters were dealing with just 24 hours earlier.

I-94 at Hwy G still closed following crash involving hazardous materials; other lanes open – WITI FOX 6 Milwaukee

I-94 at Hwy G still closed following crash involving hazardous materials; other lanes open  WITI FOX 6 Milwaukee

RACINE — Following an accident that left all lanes blocked for hours, northbound lanes of I-94 at Hwy 20 are opening — but a full closure northbound will remain …

I-65 at Greensprings Avenue now open; Southbound exit 258 remains closed – Alabama's News Leader

I-65 at Greensprings Avenue now open; Southbound exit 258 remains closed  Alabama’s News Leader

UPDATE 6:10 A. M. : All north and southbound lanes of I-65 at Greensprings Avenue are now open. The southbound exit ramp for Greensprings Avenue (exit …

HAZMAT team responds to minor chemical leak west of London – Global News

HAZMAT team responds to minor chemical leak west of London  Global News

London fire crews responded to a farmer’s field west of the city on Friday morning after receiving reports of an ammonia tank leak.

Traffic shutdown on I-65 due to tractor trailer leaking hazardous chemical – Alabama's News Leader

Traffic shutdown on I-65 due to tractor trailer leaking hazardous chemical  Alabama’s News Leader

Birmingham Fire-Rescue is assisting hazmat units at the scene of a fuel spill from a tanker truck on I-65 southbound at Greensprings Avenue on Thursday …

Birmingham Fire units working hazmat fuel spill, traffic shutdown on I-65 SB – Alabama's News Leader

Birmingham Fire units working hazmat fuel spill, traffic shutdown on I-65 SB  Alabama’s News Leader

Birmingham Fire-Rescue is assisting hazmat units at the scene of a fuel spill from a tanker truck on I-65 at Green Springs Avenue on Thursday afternoon.

Emergency services called after chemical incident at Cork plant – Irish Examiner

Emergency services called after chemical incident at Cork plant  Irish Examiner

A full-scale emergency response was triggered this evening following reports of a chemical spill in an industrial estate on the outskirts of Cork city. The alarm …

Two people hospitalized from the chemical leak expected to make full recovery – Dothan First

Two people hospitalized from the chemical leak expected to make full recovery  Dothan First

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Wayne Farms, a chicken plant on the east side of Ross Clark Circle, had an acid leak early Wednesday morning. 16 workers were …

Illegal Dumpsite Finally Being Cleared Of Hazardous Materials – 710am KURV – kurv

Illegal Dumpsite Finally Being Cleared Of Hazardous Materials – 710am KURV  kurv

It’s taken more than six years, but cleanup is finally underway at an illegal hazardous waste dump in Cameron County. The owner of the property, William …

Feds: Safety deficiencies led to 2014 chemical release that killed 4 at DuPont’s La Porte plant – Beaumont Enterprise

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

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

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

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 …

Feds: Safety deficiencies led to 2014 chemical release that killed 4 at DuPont’s La Porte plant – Houston Chronicle

Feds: Safety deficiencies led to 2014 chemical release that killed 4 at DuPont’s La Porte plant  Houston ChronicleDuPont Safety Lapses Caused Fatal Chemical Release, Board Says  Bloomberg EnvironmentCSB Issues Report on Chemical Release at DuPont Plant  Powder Bulk SolidsCSB Releases Final Report into Fatal 2014 Incident at DuPont La Porte Facility; Final Report Cites Numerous Safety Deficiencies  WorkersCompensation.comSafety shortfalls, culture contributed Read more [...]

Officials to test for hazardous material in Harrisburg – WHP Harrisburg

Officials to test for hazardous material in Harrisburg  WHP Harrisburg

HARRISBURG, PA — There are new efforts to redevelop abandoned industrial or commercial properties in Harrisburg. A new Environmental Protection Agency …

Hazardous Materials Incident In Snook – WTAW

Hazardous Materials Incident In Snook  WTAW

Multiple agencies from two counties were in Snook mid day Tuesday addressing a hazardous materials incident. An unidentified substance was found in a …

DuPont Safety Lapses Caused Fatal Chemical Release, Board Says – Bloomberg Environment

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 …