Archive for HazMat

1 dead, 3 injured in chemical leak at Pasadena plant – KHOU

KHOU1 dead, 3 injured in chemical leak at Pasadena plantKHOUPASADENA, Texas -- One person is dead and four others are injured after a chemical leak and explosion in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon. Pasadena officials responded to a call about a chemical leak explosion at the Peroxychem plant at 12000 Bay Area ...Police: 1 dead, 3 injured in leak at Houston-area chemical plantKXAN.comTexas chemical plant accident leaves 1 dead, 3 hurtKWTXall 13 news articles » Read more [...]

1 dead, 4 injured in chemical leak at Pasadena plant – KHOU

KHOU1 dead, 4 injured in chemical leak at Pasadena plantKHOUPASADENA, Texas -- One person is dead and four others are injured after a chemical leak and explosion in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon. Pasadena officials responded to a call about a chemical leak explosion at the Peroxychem plant at 12000 Bay Area ...Police: 1 dead, 3 injured in leak at Houston-area chemical plantKXAN.comTexas chemical plant accident leaves 1 dead, 3 hurtKWTXall 11 news articles » Read more [...]

One dead, four injured in chemical leak at Pasadena plant – KHOU

KHOUOne dead, four injured in chemical leak at Pasadena plantKHOUPASADENA, Texas -- One person is dead and four others are injured after a chemical leak and explosion in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon. Pasadena officials responded to a call about a chemical leak explosion at the Peroxychem plant at 12000 Bay Area ...and more » Read more [...]

One dead, others injured in plant accident – Your Houston News

Your Houston NewsOne dead, others injured in plant accidentYour Houston NewsOne is confirmed dead and three injured after an incident Saturday afternoon involving a chemical explosion at a Pasadena chemical plant. The Pasadena Fire Department responded to the scene at the PeroxyChem Llc. plant at 1200 Blvd. after an explosion ... Read more [...]

Chemical leak leads to building evacuation in east downtown – KHOU

KHOUChemical leak leads to building evacuation in east downtownKHOUHOUSTON -- Authorities contained a strong chemical leak in east downtown that caused a music venue to be evacuated late Friday night. Officials from both the Houston fire and police departments received numerous calls about a strong chemical smell at ... Read more [...]

Chlorine leak prompts evacuation – Apalachicola Times

Chlorine leak prompts evacuationApalachicola TimesRhett Butler, who works with the water and sewer department and is a volunteer firefighter, was among the firefighters who blocked off the roads leading to the plant. After the Emergency Operations Center asked for an evacuation, the police went door ...and more » Read more [...]

Chemical mix prompts new policies at Water Treatment Plant – Wicked Local Topsfield

Wicked Local TopsfieldChemical mix prompts new policies at Water Treatment PlantWicked Local TopsfieldDuring a regularly scheduled chemical delivery on December 29 at the Vernon C. Russell Water Treatment Plant (WTP) on Lake Street in Middleton, an error was made and the delivered chemical was put into a tank that contained a different chemical ...and more » Read more [...]

Crash involving hazardous materials shuts down Florida Turnpike in West Miami-Dade – 7Online WSVN-TV

7Online WSVN-TVCrash involving hazardous materials shuts down Florida Turnpike in West Miami-Dade7Online WSVN-TVWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) -- The Florida Turnpike northbound has been shut down at exit 25, near Southwest Eighth Street, after a crash involving hazardous materials. Traffic is being affected until beyond Kendall Drive. All lanes and an on-ramp ... Read more [...]

Chemical mix prompts new policies at Water Treatment Plant – Wicked Local Middleton

Wicked Local MiddletonChemical mix prompts new policies at Water Treatment PlantWicked Local MiddletonDuring a regularly scheduled chemical delivery on December 29 at the Vernon C. Russell Water Treatment Plant (WTP) on Lake Street in Middleton, an error was made and the delivered chemical was put into a tank that contained a different chemical ...and more » Read more [...]

Officials Confirm Chemical Leak in Ohio River – WOWK

WOWKOfficials Confirm Chemical Leak in Ohio RiverWOWKEASTER LIVERPOOL, Ohio (WTRF) -- Officials with the East Liverpool Fire Department have confirmed a Styrene leak on the Ohio River between East Liverpool and Chester, WV. According to officials, the leak was originally caught in a containment area but ...Chemical leak reported in Ohio RiverWTOV Steubenvilleall 3 news articles » Read more [...]

East Liverpool officials confirm chemical leak in Ohio River – WKBN.com

WKBN.comEast Liverpool officials confirm chemical leak in Ohio RiverWKBN.comLatest Headlines. Crews in East LIverpool, Ohio are working on a chemical leak in the Ohio River · East Liverpool officials confirm chemical leak in Ohio River. Updated: 1 min ago. The leak was originally caught in a containment area but made its way ... Read more [...]

Officials Confirm Chemical Leak in Ohio River – WTRF

WTOV SteubenvilleOfficials Confirm Chemical Leak in Ohio RiverWTRFOfficials with the East Liverpool Fire Department have confirmed a Styrene leak on the Ohio River between East Liverpool and Chester, WV. According to officials, the leak was originally caught in a containment area but made its way into the Ohio River.Chemical leak reported in Ohio RiverWTOV Steubenvilleall 2 news articles » Read more [...]

Chemical leak reported in Ohio River – WTOV Steubenville

WTOV SteubenvilleChemical leak reported in Ohio RiverWTOV SteubenvilleHANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — The Hancock County EMA confirms it has sent crews to a chemical leak on the Ohio River between Chester and East Liverpool. They were notified by the East Liverpool Fire Department. Fire dispatch says it is a Styrene leak, ... Read more [...]

Exit 2 along I-10 in Hancock Co. re-opened – WBRC FOX6 News – WBRC.com

The Sun HeraldExit 2 along I-10 in Hancock Co. re-openedWBRC FOX6 News - WBRC.comCrews worked throughout Thursday to open highway 607 at I-10 after an overturned tanker the day before led to a hazmat situation. ... In addition to the state agencies, The US Environmental Services, and multiple fire departments helped with the cleanup.Update: 607 reopens after cleanup of 300-gallon corrosive spillThe Sun HeraldOvernight Interstate CleanupWXXV News 25all 12 news articles » Read more [...]

Exit 2 along I-10 in Hancock Co. re-opened – WDAM-TV

The Sun HeraldExit 2 along I-10 in Hancock Co. re-openedWDAM-TVCrews worked throughout Thursday to open highway 607 at I-10 after an overturned tanker the day before led to a hazmat situation. ... In addition to the state agencies, The US Environmental Services, and multiple fire departments helped with the cleanup.Hazmat crews cleanup for more than 24 hours in Hancock Co.WBRC FOX6 News - WBRC.comUpdate: 607 reopens after cleanup of 300-gallon corrosive spillThe Sun HeraldOvernight Interstate CleanupWXXV Read more [...]

Hazmat crews cleanup for more than 24 hours in Hancock Co. – WDAM-TV

The Sun HeraldHazmat crews cleanup for more than 24 hours in Hancock Co.WDAM-TVDozens of workers and clean up crews were hustling to clear a potentially dangerous situation. "Many of these crews out here did not go home and sleep. They've been out here since one o'clock yesterday afternoon," said Corporal Benjamin Seibert with ...Happening now: 607 still closed due to 300-gallon spill of a corrosive productThe Sun Heraldall 8 news articles » Read more [...]

Exit 2 still closed: Hazmat cleanup continues in Hancock Co. – WDAM-TV

Exit 2 still closed: Hazmat cleanup continues in Hancock Co.WDAM-TVEmergency crews are still working to clean up the mess after an 18-wheeler overturned and leaked hazardous material onto an Interstate 10 on-ramp Wednesday afternoon. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality tell us all lanes ... Read more [...]

Chemical discovery prompts emergency disposal drill at Northwest College – Powell Tribune

Chemical discovery prompts emergency disposal drill at Northwest CollegePowell TribuneThe discovery of a potentially unstable chemical at Northwest College last month provided an opportunity for emergency training on Jan. 7. For the college, that ... Highway 295, as previously arranged with Dave Plute, plant manager for NWC. There ... Read more [...]

Gulf County chemical leak contained – WJHG-TV

Gulf County chemical leak containedWJHG-TVA chemical leak in Gulf County has authorities warning residents in one neighborhood to stay indoors. Earlier tonight Wood's Fisheries reported an anhydrous ammonia leak. We spoke to Gulf County sheriff's officials who said the leak was reported ...and more » Read more [...]

Public safety workers shined in chemical spill response – Andover Townsman

Public safety workers shined in chemical spill responseAndover Townsman... the Willow Street plant run by Dow Chemical to Lawrence General Hospital. Before they were brought into the hospital, however, they were washed down and decontaminated outside the emergency room entrance by Lawrence Fire Department personnel. Read more [...]

Chemical Leak reported in Gulf County – WJHG-TV

Chemical Leak reported in Gulf CountyWJHG-TVGULF COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A chemical leak in Gulf County has authorities warning residents in one neighborhood to stay indoors. Earlier tonight Wood's Fisheries reported an anhydrous ammonia leak. We spoke to Gulf County sheriff's officials who ... Read more [...]

18-wheeler Wreck and Chemical Leak – WXXV News 25

WXXV News 2518-wheeler Wreck and Chemical LeakWXXV News 25An overturned 18-wheeler leaking hazardous chemicals shut down I-10 traffic this afternoon in Hancock County. The accident happened just after 1 o'clock. The 18-wheeler was heading north on Highway 607 and made a left turn, merging west onto I-10.and more » Read more [...]

Report Expected in California Refinery Explosion – JEMS.com

JEMS.comReport Expected in California Refinery ExplosionJEMS.comDebris from scaffolding went flying during the explosion and could have caused a "potentially catastrophic release of extremely toxic modified HF into the neighboring community," the U.S. Chemical Safety Board said in a statement. ... In September, the ...and more » Read more [...]

EPA, Puna Geothermal Settle 2013 Safety Violations – Big Island Video News

Big Island Video NewsEPA, Puna Geothermal Settle 2013 Safety ViolationsBig Island Video NewsPUNA, Hawaii – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement today with Puna Geothermal Venture for Clean Air Act chemical safety violations that occurred three years ago at the energy plant in Pohoiki. “After an EPA inspection,” the ...and more » Read more [...]

Cleanup continues after hazmat truck overturns on Richardson Highway – KTUU.com

KTUU.comCleanup continues after hazmat truck overturns on Richardson HighwayKTUU.comA hazmat team from the Fairbanks North Star Borough was sent to assist with the cleanup process over the weekend. As of Monday, 11 chemical containers remain on site. The department says the integrity of the remaining containers will be assessed before ... Read more [...]

Billings City Council to open Monday's meeting behind closed doors – Billings Gazette

Billings GazetteBillings City Council to open Monday's meeting behind closed doorsBillings GazetteThe project also includes updating and enhancing the plant's chemical treatment center, constructing a new ultraviolet disinfection facility, installing new flow meters in the building's control structure, installing redundant effluent and backwash ... Read more [...]

Chemical leak evacuates complex – Perth Now

Perth NowChemical leak evacuates complexPerth NowFirefighters are responding to an ammonia chemical leak on Dunreath Drive, near Perth Airport. Picture: News Corp. FIREFIGHTERS are responding to an ammonia chemical leak near Perth Airport. People were evacuated from a storage complex on ...and more » Read more [...]

Seven people taken to hospital after chemical leak at swimming pool in Great … – Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Norfolk Eastern Daily PressSeven people taken to hospital after chemical leak at swimming pool in Great ...Norfolk Eastern Daily PressSeven people have been taken to hospital after being exposed to chemical fumes at a swimming pool. Share link. shares. http://edp24.co.uk/1.4373730. The incident happened at about 3pm today at a private pool, which members of the public are able to ...and more » Read more [...]

What hazardous materials are on Tri-State area highways? – Herald-Mail Media

Herald-Mail MediaWhat hazardous materials are on Tri-State area highways?Herald-Mail MediaThis includes hazardous materials — like gasoline, other combustibles and even nuclear-related loads — but aside from the outward appearance of tanker trucks, it's difficult to tell exactly what's traveling inside the trailer that's beside you on the ... Read more [...]

Crews detonate hazardous materials from site of N. Andover explosion – WHDH-TV

WHDH-TVCrews detonate hazardous materials from site of N. Andover explosionWHDH-TVCrews detonated a container of hazardous materials on Friday from the site of a chemical explosion on Thursday. According to the State Fire Marshal, crews entered the Dow Chemical Company several times on Friday. They recovered and assessed ...Investigators get first look inside Dow Chemical plantThe Boston GlobeFour critically hurt in chemical plant explosionGloucester Daily TimesFour critically injured in explosion Read more [...]

Crews detonate hazardous materials from site of N. Andover explo – 7News … – WHDH-TV

WHDH-TVCrews detonate hazardous materials from site of N. Andover explo - 7News ...WHDH-TVCrews detonated a container of hazardous materials on Friday from the site of a chemical explosion on Thursday. According to the State Fire Marshal, crews entered the Dow Chemical Company several times on Friday. They recovered and assessed ...Investigators get first look inside Dow Chemical plantThe Boston GlobeFour critically hurt in blast at chemical plantThe Salem NewsFour critically injured in explosion Read more [...]

Blast critically injures four at North Andover chemical plant – The Boston Globe

The Boston GlobeBlast critically injures four at North Andover chemical plantThe Boston GlobeNorth Andover Fire Lieutenant Robert Bonenfant said the blast had not released dangerous chemicals. “It was more of an ... Coan, at a press conference at the scene Thursday night, said fire crews would continue their work at the plant Friday morning ...Four critically hurt in blast at chemical plantThe Salem NewsFire Marshal: Chemical Explosion Unrelated to 2013 DeathABC News5 injured in North Andover Read more [...]

4 critically injured in Massachusetts chemical plant blast – Hartford Courant

4 critically injured in Massachusetts chemical plant blastHartford CourantFirefighters, paramedics and police responded to the plant in North Andover, about 30 miles north of Boston, at about 2:30 p.m. Officials said there was no fire, and no chemicals were released into the air. The cause of the blast was under investigation. Read more [...]

Arrest of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Urged After Contaminated-Water Scandal … – Truthdig

TruthdigArrest of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Urged After Contaminated-Water Scandal ...Truthdig... state of emergency. According to the newly-released emails, which were obtained by NBC News, Snyder's chief of staff at the time, Dennis Muchmore, wrote to an unnamed high-level health department staffer: “I'm frustrated by the water issue in Flint ...and more » Read more [...]

Blast injures four at North Andover chemical plant – The Boston Globe

The Boston GlobeBlast injures four at North Andover chemical plantThe Boston GlobeNorth Andover Fire Lieutenant Robert Bonenfant said the blast had not released dangerous chemicals. “It was more of an ... Coan, at a press conference at the scene Thursday night, said fire crews would continue their work at the plant Friday morning ...Four critically hurt in blast at chemical plantThe Salem News4 Critically Injured in Massachusetts Chemical Plant BlastABC NewsUPDATED: Four Critically Injured Read more [...]

Feedback sought on final Franklin chemical leak plan – The Tennessean

The TennesseanFeedback sought on final Franklin chemical leak planThe TennesseanState environmental officials are seeking public comment on the final plan to ensure that a chemical leak from a Franklin paint and lacquer manufacturing company is no longer affecting a creek that flows into the Harpeth River. In 2007, the Egyptian ... Read more [...]

Four injured in chemical explosion – The Boston Globe

The Boston GlobeFour injured in chemical explosionThe Boston GlobeNORTH ANDOVER — Four people were critically injured after an explosion rocked a Dow Chemical Co. plant in North Andover Thursday, the same site where a man died after a chemical blast in 2013. The explosion was ... North Andover Fire Lieutenant Robert ...Four critically hurt in blast at chemical plantThe Salem News4 Critically Injured in Massachusetts Chemical Plant BlastABC NewsUPDATED: Four Critically Injured in Chemical Explosion Read more [...]

Blast critically injures 4 at North Andover Dow Chemical plant – The Boston Globe

The Boston GlobeBlast critically injures 4 at North Andover Dow Chemical plantThe Boston GlobeNORTH ANDOVER -- Four people were critically injured after an explosion rocked a Dow Chemical Co. plant in North Andover Thursday, the same site where a man died after a chemical blast in 2013. The explosion was ... Fire Lieutenant Robert Bonenfant ...UPDATED: Several Injured in Explosion at North Andover Chemical PlantPatch.com4 Injured In Explosion At Dow Chemical In North AndoverCBS Local5 injured in Read more [...]

UPDATED: Several Injured in Explosion at North Andover Chemical Plant – Patch.com

Patch.comUPDATED: Several Injured in Explosion at North Andover Chemical PlantPatch.comDow released statement: Families of the impacted employees are being notified. "Our thoughts ... NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Four people were injured, one seriously, on Thursday afternoon following a chemical explosion at the DOW Chemical Company in North ...4 Injured In Explosion At Dow Chemical In North AndoverCBS Local5 injured in explosion at chemical plantWCVB BostonHospital: 4 critically injured in North Andover Read more [...]

4 Injured In Explosion At Dow Chemical In North Andover – CBS Local

CBS Local4 Injured In Explosion At Dow Chemical In North AndoverCBS LocalNORTH ANDOVER (CBS) — Multiple people have been injured in a chemical explosion at the Dow Chemical facility in North Andover. Four people have been taken to the hospital, according to fire officials. Three of the injured were taken by medflight to ...and more » Read more [...]