Archive for HazMat
Chemical plant fire in Warsaw releases potentially hazardous materials into … – News Sentinel
WSBT-TVChemical plant fire in Warsaw releases potentially hazardous materials into ...News SentinelA fire and explosion at a Warsaw plant Friday led to hazardous material going into Lake Winona. Warsaw Chemical Co., 2325 E. Durbin St., had a fire followed by an explosion that ruptured tanks containing potentially hazardous chemicals at around 10:55 ...DNR: Chemical leaks in lake after Warsaw plant explosionWANEall 21 news articles » Read more [...]
Fire and explosions reported at Warsaw Chemical Co. – The Elkhart Truth
The Elkhart TruthFire and explosions reported at Warsaw Chemical Co.The Elkhart TruthUp to thousands of gallons of water mixed with methanol and other chemicals got into storm drains and into Winona Lake during the fire, turning the lake and snow blue and green, the DNR's news release stated. Ice has thinned on ... 6, for a report of a ...Warsaw Chemical, site of Friday fire, had been cited for unsafe storageIndianapolis StarMayor: Effects on Winona Lake uncertain following explosion, spillWANENorthern Read more [...]
Ammonia spill in Ballico sends 24 to the hospital – Modesto Bee
Ammonia spill in Ballico sends 24 to the hospitalModesto BeeBALLICO. Two dozen employees of a strawberry processing plant were rushed to area hospitals Thursday after an apparent ammonia spill. ... Cal Fire Merced County and other emergency crews respond to the scene of an ammonia spill at the Driscoll ...and more » Read more [...]
Flawed Pipe System Led to Deadly DuPont Plant Accident, Investigators Say – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalFlawed Pipe System Led to Deadly DuPont Plant Accident, Investigators SayWall Street JournalA flawed network of pipes and valves at a DuPont Co. plant in La Porte, Texas, led to the release of a chemical that killed four workers in November, federal investigators said Thursday. The workers were poisoned by exposure to methyl mercaptan, which ...CSB: Safeguards should have been in place before fatal accident at La Porte plantChron.comall 75 news articles » Read more [...]
Investigate release details in deadly chemical leak at DuPont plant – KPRC Houston
KPRC HoustonInvestigate release details in deadly chemical leak at DuPont plantKPRC HoustonLead investigators revealed details surrounding a deadly DuPont gas leak that killed four workers last November. Members of the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) outlined their prilimary results. Within the three month long investigation, there have been ... Read more [...]
Underground Tank with Potentially Hazardous Materials Discovered in La Mesa – NBC 7 San Diego
NBC 7 San DiegoUnderground Tank with Potentially Hazardous Materials Discovered in La MesaNBC 7 San DiegoParts of La Mesa Boulevard are shut down as officials investigate a potential hazardous material situation in La Mesa. Chopper 7 showed fire trucks lining the streets with parts of the road cornered off.and more » Read more [...]
CSB: Safeguards should have been in place before fatal accident at La Porte plant – Chron.com
Chron.comCSB: Safeguards should have been in place before fatal accident at La Porte plantChron.comNovember's fatal chemical release at a DuPont plant in La Porte happened despite calls for the company to deeply reexamine its safety programs after another fatal accident five years ago, U.S. Chemical Safety Board officials said Thursday. "What we're ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak at EP plant claims life, injures 2 – Yahoo! Maktoob News
Chemical leak at EP plant claims life, injures 2Yahoo! Maktoob NewsOne person died and two were seriously injured in a chemical leak at a waste recycling plant near the Abqaiq-Dammam highway Tuesday morning. All three victims were employees of the recycling plant. The two survivors were taken to hospital where they ... Read more [...]
Emergency responders hone hazardous materials skills – Idaho State Journal
Idaho State JournalEmergency responders hone hazardous materials skillsIdaho State JournalPOCATELLO — The Pocatello Fire Department sponsored a five-day hazardous materials training course last week. Nine local firefighters, and first responders from Boise, the Idaho National Laboratory and the Idaho State Police attended the class.and more » Read more [...]
Emergency officials, weather experts learn about each other, crisis situations … – The State
Emergency officials, weather experts learn about each other, crisis situations ...The StateThen a hydrogen fluoride leak at a local chemical plant jeopardized three schools and two hospitals. What do you ... For Myrtle Beach Fire Chief Alvin Payne the meeting was a welcome opportunity to learn more about disaster planning using others expertise.and more » Read more [...]
Cordele peanut fire continues to smolder – WTOC
Cordele peanut fire continues to smolderWTOCA fire at a Crisp County peanut plant has destroyed $750,000 worth of peanuts. ... That means we're actually getting water on the fire. ... Sheriff Billy Hancock says it's vital to keep people safe while managing the logistics of an emergency like this ...and more » Read more [...]
Minot City Council Votes Down Hazardous Materials Request – KFYR-TV
KFYR-TVMinot City Council Votes Down Hazardous Materials RequestKFYR-TVResidents from north Minot turned out to voice their concerns about a particular request. Amgas Services, an emissions control company based out of Calgary, Canada, was asking for approval for a five-year interim permit to store hazardous materials on ...Minot's City Council Rejects Chemical Storage IdeaKXNet.comall 2 news articles » Read more [...]
Fast-tracked Gogebic mine project now appears idle; Walker weighs in on … – Richmond-News
Richmond-NewsFast-tracked Gogebic mine project now appears idle; Walker weighs in on ...Richmond-NewsMembers of St. Croix County's emergency response team fire chemical rounds into a Hudson home Saturday in an attempt to flush out a suspect. The Minnesota man was .... It would make it a criminal misdemeanor to plant a device on another person's ...and more » Read more [...]
A Perfect Storm: How The West And Syria Fueled The Rise Of ISIS – Mintpress News (registration) (blog)
Mintpress News (registration) (blog)A Perfect Storm: How The West And Syria Fueled The Rise Of ISISMintpress News (registration) (blog)ISIS operates as both a company and a government that's spun totally out of control. The group is selling oil to Assad and U.S. allies -- allies who are also arming them. But how did this happen? How did ISIS become the world's wealthiest, most ... Read more [...]
Barrel Feared To Contain Hazardous Materials Safely Removed From Waterway … – The Chattanoogan
WRCB-TVBarrel Feared To Contain Hazardous Materials Safely Removed From Waterway ...The ChattanooganHighway 58 VFD requested a hazardous materials response to the scene. Hamilton County Hazmat teams responded to contain the 55-gallon barrel and remove it safely from the waterway. No injuries were reported. Hazmat officials confirmed the barrel ...Highway 58 VFD responds to hazardous callWRCB-TVBarrel found in waterway held soap, officials sayChattanooga Times Free Pressall 4 news articles » Read more [...]
HAZMAT cleaning up ammonia leak inside Coca Cola plant – Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis StarHAZMAT cleaning up ammonia leak inside Coca Cola plantIndianapolis StarHAZMAT teams continue to clear an ammonia leak at the Coca Cola plant, according to Fox59. Dispatchers received a call around 10 p.m. on Saturday from employees saying they could clearly smell ammonia. Workers immediately evacuated the premises.Ammonia leak at Coca Cola plant in SpeedwayWTTV CBS4Indyall 5 news articles » Read more [...]
Spill at Valent ends up a soapy mess – Mason City Globe Gazette
Spill at Valent ends up a soapy messMason City Globe GazetteThe chemical — sodium hydroxide, otherwise known as lye — is used to clean vessels at the plant, and "some inadvertently spilled and triggered the automatic fire alarm," Evans said. The solution was in a low concentrate form, mixed with water, and is ...and more » Read more [...]
Why your fireplace is ruining the environment – The San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Why your fireplace is ruining the environmentThe San Gabriel Valley TribuneInstead of archetypal images of families basking by the glow of a wood fire, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has released a video showing a child with asthma coughing while standing next to a roaring fire, said Michael Cacciotti, South ...and more » Read more [...]
Report: Chevron Richmond refinery fire response flawed – SFGate
SFGateReport: Chevron Richmond refinery fire response flawedSFGateThe August 2012 fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond was made worse by a flawed emergency response as well as lax safety attitudes at the plant, according to a report approved Wednesday night by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board. The three-member ...and more » Read more [...]
Regulatory Collaboration: Hazardous Materials – FireEngineering.com
Regulatory Collaboration: Hazardous MaterialsFireEngineering.comAlthough the International Fire Code (IFC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 400, Hazardous Materials Code, are overall very complete documents regulating the storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials, there are certain ... Read more [...]
Rupture at Honeywell plant causes alarm – Progress Index
Rupture at Honeywell plant causes alarmProgress IndexHoneywell's emergency response teams responded immediately at around 11 a.m. when the incident occurred. The emergency was cleared by 12:17 p.m and the evacuation was lifted. There were no reported injuries. Hopewell Fire Chief Donald Hunter said the ...and more » Read more [...]
Marblehead captain: No huge change with new fire code – Wicked Local Marblehead
Marblehead captain: No huge change with new fire codeWicked Local MarbleheadThe new regulations impact everything from gas pumps to chemical processing plants. “We want to be consistent with other states without compromising safety,” said Marshfield Fire Chief Kevin Robinson, who chairs the state Board of Fire Prevention ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak at Port of Olympia forces evacuations for about 3 hours; no injuries – Q13 FOX
Q13 FOXChemical leak at Port of Olympia forces evacuations for about 3 hours; no injuriesQ13 FOXOLYMPIA — A chemical leak at the Port of Olympia forced evacuations of some nearby businesses for about three hours Wednesday. “At 11:37 this morning, a hydrogen peroxide leak within a storm water treatment containment system at the Port of Olympia ...Chemical leak causes hazmat response, evacuations at Port of OlympiaKIRO SeattleChemical leak prompts Olympia evacuations, hazmat responseMyNorthwest.comPort Read more [...]
Coley hazardous materials incident: Man who died named – getreading
getreadingColey hazardous materials incident: Man who died namedgetreadingA man who died following an incident in Coley has been named as Mark Such. An inquest was opened into the death of Mr Such, 51, of Benyon Court, on Tuesday. Ambulance, police and fire crews , including a specialist hazardous material team, were called ... Read more [...]
Police and fire units are responding to reports of a hazardous materials leak … – Bellingham Herald
KOMO NewsPolice and fire units are responding to reports of a hazardous materials leak ...Bellingham HeraldPolice and fire units are responding to reports of a hazardous materials leak at the Port of Olympia. City officials advise people in nearby buildings to shelter in place. The supstance is hydrogen peroxide, according to a city tweet. A 1/4 mile ...Harmful chemical leak at Port of Olympia; businesses evacuatedQ13 FOXChemical leak causes hazmat response, evacuations at Port of OlympiaKIRO Seattleall Read more [...]
5 hurt in chemical spill at Central Texas plant – Waco Tribune-Herald
Waco Tribune-Herald5 hurt in chemical spill at Central Texas plantWaco Tribune-Herald... people have been hurt in a chemical spill at a Central Texas company that makes foam products. Temple Fire & Rescue units on Tuesday morning responded to the Carpenter Co. and contained the leak. ... An emergency medical services worker also had ... Read more [...]
Hopewell Fire Responds To Honeywell Factory After Tank Ruptures – WRIC
WRICHopewell Fire Responds To Honeywell Factory After Tank RupturesWRIC(WRIC) — Fire crews were on scene of an incident at the Honeywell factory on Wednesday. Officials from the factory say that an ... There is an emergency team at the plant. Employees were sheltered in place as ... used to make nylon and fertilizer. In ...and more » Read more [...]
United charged with $1.3 million penalty for hazardous material violation – FOX31 Denver
FOX31 DenverUnited charged with $1.3 million penalty for hazardous material violationFOX31 DenverA majority of the violations involved failure to inform the pilot of accurate information about hazardous materials on board, Gregor said. This information included location of the materials on the aircraft; the materials' type, quantity, weight, and ...US Air Freight Carrier Accused of Violating Hazardous Goods Regulations on ...The Handy Shipping GuidePress Release - FAA Proposes $1.3 Million Civil Read more [...]
3-D cameras purchased to enhance emergency responses, public safety – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
3-D cameras purchased to enhance emergency responses, public safetyPittsburgh Post Gazette“What's nice is that now, without taking 25 guys into a gas-processing plant, we can bring the plant to 25 or 50 firemen at the same time. So when there's a fire and the building's full of smoke or there's gas being released, they're not walking into ...and more » Read more [...]
At least 5 hurt in Temple plant chemical spill – The Killeen Daily Herald
KHOUAt least 5 hurt in Temple plant chemical spillThe Killeen Daily HeraldA news release from Temple Fire & Rescue said there was no danger to the public. Investigators are trying to determine what ... An emergency medical services worker also had trouble breathing and was taken to a hospital. A firefighter who came into ...At Least 5 Hurt in Chemical Spill at Central Texas PlantKRGVAt least 5 hurt in chemical spill at Temple plantKHOUall 18 news articles » Read more [...]
Two suspected mustard gas rounds found at seafood plant – The News Journal
The News JournalTwo suspected mustard gas rounds found at seafood plantThe News Journal"The other items we've found in a similar location have been mustard rounds," said Karen Jolley, spokeswoman for the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Activity/Recovered Chemical Materiel Directorate at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, which will take ... Read more [...]
Chemical release class-action suit settlement OK'd – The Daily News
The Daily NewsChemical release class-action suit settlement OK'dThe Daily NewsAlthough black and white was the standard at the time, The Daily News printed this full-color photo on its front page for its Oct. 25, 1995, edition, following a massive chemical explosion at the Gaylord Chemical Corp. A judgement was made recently ... Read more [...]
Magnablend Building Evacuated in Waxahachie – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Magnablend Building Evacuated in WaxahachieNBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth... at a chemical plant in Waxahachie due to a leak on Monday afternoon. (Published Monday, Jan 26, 2015). Updated at 4:36 PM CST on Monday, Jan 26, 2015. A building at a chemical plant in Ellis County was evacuated Monday due to a chemical leak.and more » Read more [...]
Targe finds risk management a growing concern – Montreal Gazette
Montreal GazetteTarge finds risk management a growing concernMontreal GazetteFires, oil spills, chemical leaks, exposure to hazardous materials: the list of potential industrial accidents is a long one for many companies. A disaster not only poses serious risks for employees, it can knock a company out of business for weeks at ... Read more [...]
Environmental groups complain to U.S. EPA about state fracking oversight – Columbus Dispatch
Columbus DispatchEnvironmental groups complain to U.S. EPA about state fracking oversightColumbus DispatchThe U.S. EPA responded in a letter that Ohio's laws did not supersede the Community Right-to-Know Act and that the State Emergency Response Commission must have hazardous-chemical inventories by March 1 each year. Natural Resources spokesman Eric Heis ... Read more [...]
Committee plays key role during emergencies – Columbus Telegram
Columbus TelegramCommittee plays key role during emergenciesColumbus TelegramWhen a rooftop heating and cooling unit malfunctioned at Cargill last year, causing a fire and ammonia leak, the emergency planning committee provided area fire departments with the information they needed about chemicals stored at the Schuyler beef ... Read more [...]
Authorities battle toxic chemical run-off in Norwalk – Norwalk Reflector
Authorities battle toxic chemical run-off in NorwalkNorwalk Reflector(UPDATED at 5:30 p.m.) Emergency responders thwarted a toxic chemical spill on the city's north side Friday afternoon. Norwalk Fire Capt. Brett Beers said chemicals from the Super Wash, 219 Milan Ave., had entered the drain, moved on to the retention ... Read more [...]
Akzo Nobel chemical spill contained, health department says – Sandusky Register
Akzo Nobel chemical spill contained, health department saysSandusky RegisterHe said the plant notified the Erie County Emergency Management Agency of the spill, and the EMA worked at the site with the Huron Fire Department and the Erie County Health Department. The health department said that ethyl acrylate is a chemical used ... Read more [...]
Pesticide shortage likely after factory's fatal chemical leak – FarmersWeekly
FarmersWeeklyPesticide shortage likely after factory's fatal chemical leakFarmersWeeklyA toxic chemical leak at US manufacturer DuPont's La Porte factory near Houston, Texas, which killed four factory workers, could lead to the shortage of a key pesticide. Production and supply of Vydate – a nematicide for root crops – has been ... Read more [...]
Pesticide shortage likely after factory's fatal chemical leak – FarmersWeekly
FarmersWeeklyPesticide shortage likely after factory's fatal chemical leakFarmersWeeklyA toxic chemical leak at US manufacturer DuPont's La Porte factory near Houston, Texas, which killed four factory workers, could lead to the shortage of a key pesticide. Production and supply of Vydate – a nematicide for root crops – has been ... Read more [...]
