Archive for HazMat
'Angel' rescued woman trapped in chemical leak fog – Kokomo Tribune
'Angel' rescued woman trapped in chemical leak fogKokomo Tribune'Angel' rescued woman trapped in chemical leak fog. By Dawn Schabbing | Community News Content; Updated 2 min ago. 'Angel' rescued woman trapped in ominous Stewardson fog. Shown, from left, are Danny, Holly and Ruthann Nichols of Stewardson ... Read more [...]
Changing nuclear landscape alters WIPP's role – Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe New MexicanChanging nuclear landscape alters WIPP's roleSanta Fe New MexicanThe U.S. now has 61.5 metric tons of plutonium that require a path to disposal — a path that increasingly points to WIPP, despite vulnerabilities exposed by an underground truck fire at the plant in 2014 and an unrelated radiation leak that followed ... Read more [...]
Where can I drop off hazardous materials? – WISN Milwaukee
WISN MilwaukeeWhere can I drop off hazardous materials?WISN MilwaukeeDropping off hazardous materials at a mobile or year-round collection ultimately keeps dangerous materials out of local waterways and landfills. The Penoske family took advantage of a mobile collection at State Fair Park. They dropped off paint, floor ... Read more [...]
Locals drop off hazardous materials at State Fair grounds – WISN Milwaukee
WISN MilwaukeeLocals drop off hazardous materials at State Fair groundsWISN MilwaukeeLocals drop off hazardous materials at State Fair grounds. Published 12:58 PM CDT Apr 09, 2016. NEXT STORY. Former high school teacher charged with sexual assault of student. Text Size: ASmall Text; AMedium Text; ALarge Text. Photos. WEST ALLIS ... Read more [...]
Chemical plant fire extinguished – Your Houston News
Your Houston NewsChemical plant fire extinguishedYour Houston NewsLyondell released information via CAER line at approximately 11:19 a.m. confirming that responders were on the scene where a fire had occurred in the coker unit, which is part of the refining process. HFD reported its crews were ... In early March, an ...and more » Read more [...]
Firefighters surround Oklahoma blaze in Woodward County as high fire danger continues – NewsOK.com
NewsOK.comFirefighters surround Oklahoma blaze in Woodward County as high fire danger continuesNewsOK.comWOODWARD — Two days after the blaze began, firefighters had a 57,000-acre wildfire surrounded Thursday afternoon, an emergency management official said. The wildfire, which forestry officials have dubbed the 350 Complex, began Tuesday as four ...and more » Read more [...]
UPDATE 2-Fire at Exxon refinery sends plume of smoke over Houston – Reuters UK
UPDATE 2-Fire at Exxon refinery sends plume of smoke over HoustonReuters UKPeople in the vicinity and the U.S. Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Service near the Houston Ship Channel had first reported smoke coming from the facility, which includes a chemical plant. Emergency management officials did not immediately comment.and more » Read more [...]
UPDATE 1-Fire at Exxon refinery sends plume of smoke over Houston – Reuters UK
UPDATE 1-Fire at Exxon refinery sends plume of smoke over HoustonReuters UKPeople in the vicinity and the U.S. Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Service said the smoke was coming from the 560,500 barrel per day oil refinery that includes a chemical plant. Exxon Mobil said it would provide a statement shortly. Emergency management ...and more » Read more [...]
Fire at Exxon refinery sends plume of smoke over Houston – KFGO
Fire at Exxon refinery sends plume of smoke over HoustonKFGOPeople in the vicinity and the U.S. Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Service said the smoke was coming from the 560,500 barrel per day oil refinery that includes a chemical plant. Exxon Mobil said it would provide a statement shortly. Emergency management ... Read more [...]
Fire at Exxon refinery sends plume of smoke over Houston – Reuters
Fire at Exxon refinery sends plume of smoke over HoustonReutersPeople in the vicinity and the U.S. Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Service said the smoke was coming from the 560,500 barrel per day oil refinery that includes a chemical plant. Exxon Mobil said it would provide a statement shortly. Emergency management ...and more » Read more [...]
HAZMAT cleanup at area recycling center – OurQuadCities
OurQuadCitiesHAZMAT cleanup at area recycling centerOurQuadCitiesA section of ground at a Scott County recycling drop off location will have to be dug up and disposed of after a chemical leak. On Wednesday a resident dropping off their own recycling noticed something leaking from a dumpster at the facility near ... Read more [...]
About 1200 gallons of crude oil spills in southeast Oklahoma City – KOCO Oklahoma City
KOCO Oklahoma CityAbout 1200 gallons of crude oil spills in southeast Oklahoma CityKOCO Oklahoma CityA hazardous materials crew responded to a significant crude oil spill Thursday morning in southeast Oklahoma City, fire officials said. Related. Police search for man seen stealing... Police search for 2 men seen on... OSBI investigating death of ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials crew responding to 'significant' fuel spill in southeast OKC – KOCO Oklahoma City
KOCO Oklahoma CityHazardous materials crew responding to 'significant' fuel spill in southeast OKCKOCO Oklahoma CityOKLAHOMA CITY —A hazardous materials crew is responding to a significant fuel spill Thursday morning in southeast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City fire officials said. Related. Police search for 2 men seen on... OCPD: 4 teens arrested after hitting ... Read more [...]
Cleanup complete for hazardous liquid leaks in Ceres – KCRA Sacramento
Cleanup complete for hazardous liquid leaks in CeresKCRA SacramentoThe cleanup finished up just after 2 p.m., police said. According to officials, the chemical is not hazardous to humans, but it can be to fish and wildlife. Luckily, the chemical that spilled into the storm drain did not reach the Tuolumne River, but ... Read more [...]
Officials: Hazardous liquid leaks into Ceres storm drains – KCRA Sacramento
Officials: Hazardous liquid leaks into Ceres storm drainsKCRA SacramentoThe cleanup finished up just after 2 p.m., police said. According to officials, the chemical is not hazardous to humans, but it can be to fish and wildlife. Luckily, the chemical that spilled into the storm drain did not reach the Tuolumne River, but ... Read more [...]
Chemical company fined £200000 following toxic chemical release – HazardEx
Chemical company fined £200000 following toxic chemical releaseHazardExA chemical company was sentenced today in Leeds Crown Court for safety breaches when a very toxic chemical was ejected under pressure. A company maintenance technician unintentionally opened a valve on top of an isotanker at Syngenta Ltd's ... Read more [...]
Cambrian shorts: Free hazardous materials disposal – San Jose Mercury News
Richmond County Daily JournalCambrian shorts: Free hazardous materials disposalSan Jose Mercury NewsFree hazardous materials disposal. San Jose residents can dispose of household hazardous waste materials such as weed killers, pesticides and paint for free through the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program. Hazardous materials can ...Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station sets free household waste drop off day for Fayette CountiansKyForward.comall 7 news articles » Read more [...]
Oklahoma wildfire threatens small town, chemical plant – Fox News
Wichita EagleOklahoma wildfire threatens small town, chemical plantFox NewsWoodward County Emergency Management director Matt Lehenbauer said around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday that the fire was burning uncontrolled about one or two hours away from Freedom, a town of about 300. It was pushed by winds gusting around 40 miles per hour ...Oklahoma fire heads toward Barber County, evacuations orderedWichita Eagleall 10 news articles » Read more [...]
Oklahoma wildfire threatens small town,, chemical plant – WTOP
Oklahoma wildfire threatens small town,, chemical plantWTOPWoodward County Emergency Management director Matt Lehenbauer said around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday that the fire was burning uncontrolled about one or two hours away from Freedom, a town of about 300. It was pushed by winds gusting around 40 miles per ... Read more [...]
Oklahoma Wildfire Threatens Small Town,, Chemical Plant – ABC News
Oklahoma Wildfire Threatens Small Town,, Chemical PlantABC NewsWoodward County Emergency Management director Matt Lehenbauer said around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday that the fire was burning uncontrolled about one or two hours away from Freedom, a town of about 300. It was pushed by winds gusting around 40 miles per hour ... Read more [...]
Chieveley Service Station evacuated after corrosive chemical leak – getreading
getreadingChieveley Service Station evacuated after corrosive chemical leakgetreadingChieveley Service Station on the M4 was evacuated and cordoned off after a dangerous and highly corrosive chemical leak. Fire crews from Dee Road, Whitley Wood, Newbury and members of the chemical incident unit in Oxfordshire were called to the BP ...and more » Read more [...]
Could Nuclear Disaster Come to America? – AlterNet
AlterNetCould Nuclear Disaster Come to America?AlterNetIn 2003, the existing evacuation plan for the area was deemed inadequate in a report by James Lee Witt, former head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. American ... According to a report from the Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition, there were ...and more » Read more [...]
Transient cited for hazardous materials – KRCRTV.COM
KRCRTV.COMTransient cited for hazardous materialsKRCRTV.COMAccording to Fish and Wildlife, the man was cited for camping in public and possession of hazardous materials in a waterway. About a dozen containers of chemicals were found. The man was asked to leave the area. His citations will require him to appear ... Read more [...]
The Rogue Immune Cells That Wreck the Brain – MIT Technology Review
MIT Technology ReviewThe Rogue Immune Cells That Wreck the BrainMIT Technology ReviewCrucially, the researchers pointed to a chemical pathway that might be targeted to slow or stop the disease. Last week, Stevens and ... Neurons that fire together allow us to think, breathe, and move. We see, hear and feel ... This emergency ... Read more [...]
Hazardous materials dumped along wooded road – WCVB Boston
WCVB BostonHazardous materials dumped along wooded roadWCVB BostonPolice are searching for who is behind the the illegal dumping of hazardous material in Pepperell. Pepperell police say several barrels of used motor oil and grease were discovered on a dirt road off Lawrence Street on Saturday. The Environmental ...Police, EPA investigating hazardous materials dumping near conservation land in PepperellMassLive.comPepperell police seek help with dumping incidentLowell Sunall 3 news articles » Read more [...]
Reported chemical leak prompts Zeeland hospital lockdown – Washington Times
WZZM13.comReported chemical leak prompts Zeeland hospital lockdownWashington TimesZEELAND, Mich. (AP) - Officials in western Michigan are investigating a reported chemical leak that prompted a hospital to shut down for about four hours. MLive.com reports (http://bit.ly/1pUKlDf ) Saturday that Spectrum Health Zeeland Community ...Hazmat team responds to chemical leak at Zeeland plantWZZM13.comHazmat crews on scene of Zeeland chemical leakMLive.comNo Injuries After Zeeland Chemical LeakWHTCHollandSentinel.comall Read more [...]
Firefighters and paramedics called to Hythe swimming pool following chlorine leak – Kent Online
Firefighters and paramedics called to Hythe swimming pool following chlorine leakKent OnlineDue minor chemical leak Hythe Pool building (eg all pools and gym) will be closed until end of Monday. Look for further updates then. Thanks. — Shepway DC (@shepwaydc) April 2, 2016. The authority says it will advise on Monday afternoon whether it ... Read more [...]
Russell Stover Fined After Chemical Release At Iola Plant – NewsTalk KZRG
Russell Stover Fined After Chemical Release At Iola PlantNewsTalk KZRGFederal officials are seeking $193,600 in penalties from Russell Stover Candies after a hazardous chemical was released at their Iola plant. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration also announced Thursday (3/31) that it was placing the candy ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazmat team responds to chemical leak at Zeeland plant – WZZM13.com
WZZM13.comHazmat team responds to chemical leak at Zeeland plantWZZM13.comZEELAND, MICH. (WZZM) - Ottawa County dispatch tells WZZM 13 Zeeland firefighters have responded to a chemical leak at 215 N Centennial Friday evening. That's the address of Vertellus Specialties. Scanner traffic indicates a hazmat team has been ... Read more [...]
Circle of life brings chemical plant safety – Houston Chronicle
Houston ChronicleCircle of life brings chemical plant safetyHouston ChronicleReal estate brokers call it one of the best industrial markets in the country. A new plant will almost certainly be constructed, though it's far too early to think about the details. DuPont is undergoing a merger with Dow Chemical, so who knows if that ... Read more [...]
DuPont Will Shutter La Porte Plant Where Chemical Leak Killed 4 Workers – Houston Press
Houston PressDuPont Will Shutter La Porte Plant Where Chemical Leak Killed 4 WorkersHouston PressThe chemical leak further tarnished DuPont's reputation as a leader in workplace safety within the industry, a reputation that's slowly begun to erode over the past decade as the company sought to cut costs. Still DuPont has essentially blamed the La ...DuPont won't reopen Texas plant where leak killed 4 in 201410TVDuPont's La Porte plant, site of worker deaths, won't reopenChron.comall 12 news articles » Read more [...]
Log InRegister – CBS Local
CBS LocalLog InRegisterCBS LocalAccording to emergency dispatchers, the fire began around 1:30 p.m. at the Sonneborn Chemical Plant in Fairview Township. The plant is located in the 100-block of Sonneborn Lane. KDKA's Brenda Waters reports from the scene that no one was injured.and more » Read more [...]
Experts reveal 'dark compounds' in synthetic drugs can cause violent behaviour – Daily Mail
Daily MailExperts reveal 'dark compounds' in synthetic drugs can cause violent behaviourDaily MailThese include K2, spice, 'fake weed,' scooby snax, black mamba, 'bath salts,' flakka, and kratom. Kratom is a plant and is not synthetic, the researchers explain, but is marketed as a synthetic drug at gas stations and other vendors and is listed as a ... Read more [...]
Williamtown water contamination highlights dangers of PFOS and PFOA – NEWS.com.au
NEWS.com.auWilliamtown water contamination highlights dangers of PFOS and PFOANEWS.com.auLast year an Ohio woman was awarded $1.6 million in compensation after a jury ruled that PFOA contributed to her kidney cancer after a Dupont plant contaminated local drinking water. As part of the lawsuit, ... While the Stockholm Convention has ... Read more [...]
Firefighters Battling Chemical Plant Fire In Butler County – CBS Local
CBS LocalFirefighters Battling Chemical Plant Fire In Butler CountyCBS LocalFAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Firefighters have been called to the scene of a chemical plant fire in Butler County. According to emergency dispatchers, the fire began around 1:30 p.m. at the Sonneborn Chemical Plant in Fairview Township. The plant is ... Read more [...]
A Fukushima on the Hudson? – Huffington Post
A Fukushima on the Hudson?Huffington PostIn March 2011, 25 years after the Chernobyl catastrophe, damage caused by a tsunami triggered by a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake led to the meltdown of three reactors at a nuclear plant in Fukushima, Japan. ... the Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition ...and more » Read more [...]
EPA sanctions Reading chemical plant owner for alleged oil and hazardous waste storage violations – The Pennsylvania Record
EPA sanctions Reading chemical plant owner for alleged oil and hazardous waste storage violationsThe Pennsylvania Record... connected to alleged oil and hazardous waste storage violations. The EPA stated Brenntag Northeast, Inc. will pay a $55,000 sanction and donate $30,000 of emergency response equipment to a local fire department, to settle the aforementioned violations. Read more [...]
