Archive for HazMat

La Crosse Fire Dept. investigating cause of explosion in La Crosse – WKBT La Crosse

La Crosse Fire Dept. investigating cause of explosion in La CrosseWKBT La CrosseEmergency crews contained the fire at about 8:30 a.m. and a Shelter in Place order that had been issued was canceled. Tri-State ... La Crosse firefighters told News 8 male worker, who has not been identified, was treated and released for burn related ...and more » Read more [...]

Police begin evacuations near Bekaert plant fire, some county schools kids … – Rome News-Tribune

Rome News-TribunePolice begin evacuations near Bekaert plant fire, some county schools kids ...Rome News-TribuneFirefighters are on the scene and emergency responders are attempting to cordon off the area. ... Darlington School is still under a soft lockdown due to a chemical spill and reported fire at Bekaert Corp. ... ELA-8 students will be released to their ... Read more [...]

Vacuum Truck Explodes: 15 Hospitalized After Truck Explosion Causes … – The Inquisitr

Vacuum Truck Explodes: 15 Hospitalized After Truck Explosion Causes ...The InquisitrA vacuum truck exploded in California, sending 15 people to the hospital on Tuesday morning. According to the New York Daily News, the truck went up in flames at the Santa Clara Waste Water Company in Santa Paula. Over 50 firefighters were called to ...and more » Read more [...]

Cause of death for DuPont workers killed in chemical leak released – KPRC Houston

KPRC HoustonCause of death for DuPont workers killed in chemical leak releasedKPRC HoustonAccording to a preliminary coroner's report, the four workers killed in a chemical leak at the DuPont plant near La Porte died from accidental asphyxiation. The industrial accident happened Saturday, killing brothers Gilbert Tisnado and Bobby Tisnado ...First Lawsuit Filed in Deadly Texas DuPont Chemical LeakNBCNews.comLa Porte plant worker's widow sues DuPont over chemical leakChron.com911 recordings released Read more [...]

Watch mystery explosion that lit up Russian night sky – but nobody knows what … – Mirror.co.uk

Mirror.co.ukWatch mystery explosion that lit up Russian night sky - but nobody knows what ...Mirror.co.ukOthers have speculated that it was simply an explosion at a chemical plant or a military operation. Some have even suggested it could have been caused by a space rocket launch. But local emergency services had no record of any incidents. Eyewitness ...Mysterious fiery flash illuminates the night skyBT.comExplosive Flash In Russia Blamed On MeteorCroatian Timesall 68 news articles » Read more [...]

Timeline of DuPont chemical leak shows discrepancies, delays – KTRK-TV

KTRK-TVTimeline of DuPont chemical leak shows discrepancies, delaysKTRK-TVTimeline of DuPont chemical leak shows discrepancies, delays. Look at the response timeline of DuPont. There are concerns about DuPont's response to the gas leak specifically. How much time it took for the public to find out just how serious the ... Read more [...]

New details in fatal DuPont chemical leak – KPRC Houston

New details in fatal DuPont chemical leakKPRC HoustonDUE POPT OFFICIALS SAY IT IS UNCLEAR WHAT CAUSED THE TOXIC CHEMICAL LEAK KILLING FOUR WORKERS, INJURING A FIFTH. WE HAVE LEARNED A LOCAL ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THE VICTIM'S FAMILY HAS FILED A TEMPORARY ... Read more [...]

Brothers killed in chemical leak while trying to save coworkers – kfor.com

Brothers killed in chemical leak while trying to save coworkerskfor.comLA PORTE, Texas (KPRC) – Two brothers were killed during a chemical leak at a DuPont facility on Saturday. Bobby and Gibby Tisnado were among the four people killed during the freak accident. “My son called me and said, 'Dad, there has been an ... Read more [...]

Dozens treated after California waste plant fire – MiamiHerald.com

Merced Sun-StarDozens treated after California waste plant fireMiamiHerald.comA mysterious chemical mixture burst into flames at a Ventura County waste facility on Tuesday, sending dozens to hospitals for decontamination and emptying homes and businesses for a mile around the plant before the danger eased, authorities said.37 treated after 'bizarre' chemical explosion in Santa PaulaLos Angeles TimesCrews try to ID substance in California fireMerced Sun-StarTruck explodes at Southern California wastewater Read more [...]

Firestone and the Warlord: Warlord on the Rise – ProPublica

Firestone and the Warlord: Warlord on the RiseProPublicaJustin Knuckles was a Liberian employee who worked in the chemical research department for Firestone from 1973 to 1990. He worked in the .... It held Firestone's central office, industrial garages and a latex-processing plant redolent of ammonia and ... Read more [...]

Man arrested in Hamilton over cocaine and cannabis haul – BBC News

Man arrested in Hamilton over cocaine and cannabis haulBBC NewsTwo men are taken to hospital following a chemical leak at a metal plant in South Lanarkshire. ... Mr Neil is meeting management, patients and staff, including emergency consultants, some of whom went public with their fears about staffing shortages. Read more [...]

Community Newsletter: Be prepared for oncoming winter storms – Journal Times

Community Newsletter: Be prepared for oncoming winter stormsJournal Times3, a chemical spill at the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India, resulted in thousands dying. That accident, along with a near miss in Institute, W.Va., resulted in congress passing the Emergency ... This far-reaching legislation required those who use ... Read more [...]

Business Forum: Oil trains are disasters-in-waiting – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Minneapolis Star TribuneBusiness Forum: Oil trains are disasters-in-waitingMinneapolis Star TribuneThe knee-jerk reaction in Minnesota and elsewhere to the spate of North American crude oil disasters — beefing up emergency capabilities — is predictable, but dead wrong. The glum, vivid consensus from fire chiefs and emergency managers, at the April ... Read more [...]

Investigators Head to Site of Deadly Chemical Leak – ABC6OnYourSide.com

ABC6OnYourSide.comInvestigators Head to Site of Deadly Chemical LeakABC6OnYourSide.comLA PORTE, Texas (AP) -- A federal agency that investigates chemical accidents has announced that it will send a team to a Houston-area industrial plant where a chemical leak killed four people. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board said Saturday night that it ... Read more [...]

Unclear whether city will receive report on mass illness at Jennie-O – West Central Tribune

Unclear whether city will receive report on mass illness at Jennie-OWest Central Tribune“I think we owe the public an explanation of what happened that night, and evidently we expended taxpayer dollars to assist in whatever did happen.'' Stevens, repeating what Fire Chief Gary Hendrickson reported to the council Oct. 20, said that air ... Read more [...]

Chemical leak claims 4 lives in Texas company – Press TV

Press TVChemical leak claims 4 lives in Texas companyPress TVChemical leak claims 4 lives in Texas company. Smoke billows following a chemical leak at a DuPont facility in Harris County's La Porte, Texas, on November 15, 2014. Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:9AM. Share | Email | Print. Related Viewpoints: US secretly selling ... Read more [...]

Four killed in chemical plant leak – 13WHAM-TV

13WHAM-TVFour killed in chemical plant leak13WHAM-TVLa Porte, Texas (AP) -- DuPont officials say four workers were killed during a hazardous chemical leak at a suburban Houston industrial plant. The chemical, methyl mercaptan, began leaking around 4 a.m. Saturday in a unit at the DuPont plant in La ...and more » Read more [...]

Two men in hospital after chemical leak at metal factory in South Lanarkshire – Scottish Daily Record

Scottish Daily RecordTwo men in hospital after chemical leak at metal factory in South LanarkshireScottish Daily RecordTWO men have been taken to hospital following a chemical leak at a metal recycling factory in South Lanarkshire. Fire crews were called to Ireland Alloys in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, at 6.10am on Monday over reports of a leaking valve. Three crews ...Firefighters attend chemical leak Ireland Alloys factory Blantyrestv.tvall 4 news articles » Read more [...]

Chemical leak sparks scare at metal factory in South Lanarkshire – stv.tv

stv.tvChemical leak sparks scare at metal factory in South Lanarkshirestv.tvFirefighters attended a metal recycling factory after a chemical leak sparked a scare at the facility. Crews were called to the Ireland Alloys factory in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, at 6.10am on Monday. Three crews were sent as well as a specialist ... Read more [...]

Chemical plant leak kills four near Houston – The Spokesman Review

Chemical plant leak kills four near HoustonThe Spokesman ReviewLA PORTE, Texas – Four workers were killed and one was injured Saturday during a hazardous chemical leak at a suburban Houston industrial plant, DuPont officials said. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board said late Saturday it is sending a team to the plant ... Read more [...]

First legal action taken in deadly chemical release – KPRC Houston

wgowamFirst legal action taken in deadly chemical releaseKPRC HoustonA Houston attorney has filed a temporary restraining order against DuPont over Saturday's chemical release that killed four employees and injured a fifth person. Brent Coon represents the daughter of Chrystle Rae Wise, 48, who was killed during the ...Investigation Underway in Fatal Chemical Release in TexaswgowamChemical Plant Had Some Environmental ViolationsABC Newsall 191 news articles » Read more [...]

DuPont plant remains closed as search for answers begins – Houston Chronicle

Houston ChronicleDuPont plant remains closed as search for answers beginsHouston ChronicleThe DuPont plant where four workers were killed Saturday in La Porte remained locked down Monday, with some areas too contaminated to inspect as a result of an unexplained and catastrophic chemical release. ... Two people died and two others were ...Chemical leak at DuPont plant in Texas kills fourHazardExall 301 news articles » Read more [...]

911 recordings released following deadly DuPont chemical leak – KTRK-TV

KTRK-TV911 recordings released following deadly DuPont chemical leakKTRK-TV911 tapes are giving new insight into the chaos right after a chemical leak Saturday morning at the La Porte DuPont plant. Four workers died and one other injured in the leak. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board says the facility released the chemical ...CSB investigates fatal chemical leak at Texas plantSafety+Health magazineNew details in fatal DuPont chemical leakKPRC HoustonInvestigators head to site of deadly chemical leakminbcnews.comHeadlines Read more [...]

Mystery Cause Of Deadly Chemical Leak At Texas Plant That Killed Four … – Headlines & Global News

Mystery Cause Of Deadly Chemical Leak At Texas Plant That Killed Four ...Headlines & Global NewsA toxic chemical leak at a DuPont plant in Texas that killed four workers and injured a fifth victim was being investigated by a U.S. Chemical Safety Board team on Sunday, the Associated Press reported. The cause of the fatal release, however, remains ... Read more [...]

Hazardous materials drill performed at rail yard – AZFamily

Hazardous materials drill performed at rail yardAZFamilyThe hazardous materials team had to prepare to respond to a wide variety of hazardous materials incidents involving chemical fires and leaks, spills, transportation accidents, explosions and weapons of mass destruction. “There are various ways to patch ... Read more [...]

Two brothers among four dead in Texas DuPont plant chemical leak – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsTwo brothers among four dead in Texas DuPont plant chemical leakNew York Daily NewsThey grew up by each others side — and died the same way. Tragedy struck twice for one Texas family after two brothers died Saturday during a chemical leak inside the DuPont Chemical Refinery outside Houston. Gilbert Tisnado rushed into the ...Investigators to Probe DuPont's Deadly Texas Chemical LeakWall Street JournalBrothers among victims of Texas chemical leakFox News4 Workers Die Read more [...]

Cause of deadly leak at Texas plant still unknown – AOL.com – AOL News

Cause of deadly leak at Texas plant still unknown - AOL.comAOL NewsLA PORTE, Texas (AP) - DuPont officials said Sunday it's still not clear what caused a toxic chemical to leak from a valve at a suburban Houston plant, killing four workers and injuring a fifth. Company spokesman Aaron Woods said DuPont is ... Read more [...]

Brothers among victims of Texas chemical leak – Fox News

Fox NewsBrothers among victims of Texas chemical leakFox NewsThe La Porte plant has 320 DuPont employees. Four other companies are also tenants at the complex. Jeff Suggs, emergency management coordinator for La Porte, said the chemical release was not toxic for those living nearby, but that it caused a smell ... Read more [...]

Leaking Valve Suspected in DuPont Chemical Leak That Killed Four – NBCNews.com

Leaking Valve Suspected in DuPont Chemical Leak That Killed FourNBCNews.comOfficials believe a leaky valve was partly to blame for a chemical accident that killed four workers at a DuPont plant near Houston and that some of those killed were responding to the leak when they were overcome, the plant manager said. "There are no ... Read more [...]

Investigators to Probe DuPont's Deadly Texas Chemical Leak – Wall Street Journal

Wall Street JournalInvestigators to Probe DuPont's Deadly Texas Chemical LeakWall Street JournalFour workers were killed at a La Porte, Texas, chemical plant owned by DuPont Co. by a leak of poisonous gas. Associated Press. HOUSTON—Federal investigators descended on the coastal city of La Porte, Texas, Sunday to probe an accident at a DuPont ...4 workers die after chemical leak at Texas plantKXAN.com4 DuPont Workers Die In Texas Chemical LeakNPRBrothers among 4 killed in chemical leak Read more [...]

Four Die in DuPont Chemical Leak in Texas – NBCNews.com

Four Die in DuPont Chemical Leak in TexasNBCNews.comOfficials believe a leaky valve was partly to blame for a chemical accident that killed four workers at a DuPont plant near Houston Saturday, and that some of those killed were responding to the leak when they were overcome, the plant manager said. Read more [...]

4 workers killed after chemical leak at Houston-area DuPont plant – Globalnews.ca

Globalnews.ca4 workers killed after chemical leak at Houston-area DuPont plantGlobalnews.caLA PORTE, Texas – Four workers were killed and one was injured Saturday during a hazardous chemical leak at a suburban Houston industrial plant, DuPont officials said. The chemical, methyl mercaptan, began leaking around 4 a.m. in a unit at the DuPont ...and more » Read more [...]

County hosts hazardous waste materials drop-off event – Republican & Herald

County hosts hazardous waste materials drop-off eventRepublican & Herald“It's a great way to give residents a proper way to dispose of hazardous materials,” Ramsay said about the event. The drive-thru, drop-off site allows the company to collect the most material, he said. “It's easier on both parties,” Ramsay said. “We ... Read more [...]

DuPont Chemical Plant Leak Kills 4 Workers At La Porte, Texas, Plant – International Business Times

DuPont Chemical Plant Leak Kills 4 Workers At La Porte, Texas, PlantInternational Business TimesA chemical leak at a DuPont plant outside Houston left four workers dead and one injured Saturday. The leak at the La Porte, Texas, plant occurred about 4 a.m. CST and took about two hours to contain, company officials said. The chemical, methyl ... Read more [...]

?DuPont chemical leak kills 4, alerts residents in Texas – RT

RT​DuPont chemical leak kills 4, alerts residents in TexasRTFour DuPont employees were killed and another injured when a toxic chemical was spilled at its plant in La Porte, Texas, on Saturday morning. Residents of the city complained of a persistent “funny smell” after the incident. The company would not ... Read more [...]

4 Workers Die After Chemical Leak At Texas Plant – Huffington Post

USA TODAY4 Workers Die After Chemical Leak At Texas PlantHuffington PostLA PORTE, Texas (AP) — Four workers were killed and one was injured Saturday during a hazardous chemical leak at a DuPont industrial plant in suburban Houston, company officials said. The chemical, methyl mercaptan, began leaking from a valve ...4 DuPont Workers Die In Texas Chemical LeakNPRBrothers among 4 killed in chemical leak at Texas plantUSA TODAY4 workers die, 1 hurt in Texas chemical plant leakCNNall 473 news Read more [...]

4 workers killed in chemical leak at Texas plant – USA TODAY

USA TODAY4 workers killed in chemical leak at Texas plantUSA TODAYLA PORTE, Texas — Four DuPont workers were killed and another was hospitalized Saturday after a chemical leak at a facility here. DuPont company spokesman Aaron Woods said a valve failed on a container of methyl mercaptan, a chemical used to make ...Chemical leak reported at DuPont plant in La PorteKTRK-TV4 workers killed in DuPont chemical leakKHOUFour Die in DuPont Chemical Leak in TexasNBCNews.comABC News -Waco Tribune-Herald -CNNall Read more [...]

4 workers treated after Houston-area chemical leak – Waco Tribune-Herald

4 workers treated after Houston-area chemical leakWaco Tribune-HeraldDuPont spokesman Aaron Woods said four workers had direct exposure to the chemical release. Three of these workers were being evaluated at the facility. "The three remain at the unit and we're waiting on the emergency response and medical team to ...and more » Read more [...]

Kanawha Valley Water Treatment Plant Returns To Service After Sewer Line Break – WCHS-TV8

West Virginia Public BroadcastingKanawha Valley Water Treatment Plant Returns To Service After Sewer Line BreakWCHS-TV8The water company said it shut down its treatment plant about noon. After being notified by Metro 911. In light of January's chemical leak into the same river, several emergency response agencies rushed to the scene to assess the situation. Charleston ...People Still Concerned About WaterWSAZ-TVBroken sewer line under Elk River causes concernCharleston Daily Mailall 72 news articles » Read more [...]

4 DuPont workers dead in La Porte chemical leak – KHOU

KHOU4 DuPont workers dead in La Porte chemical leakKHOULA PORTE - Four DuPont workers died and another is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries from a chemical leak Saturday morning at a La Porte industrial plant, a company spokesman confirmed. The chemical, methyl mercaptan, began leaking ...Chemical leak reported at DuPont plant in La PorteKTRK-TV4 workers treated after Houston-area chemical leakWaco Tribune-Heraldall 32 news articles » Read more [...]