Archive for HazMat
States Focus on Rail and Energy Pipeline Safety
Sharp increases in U.S. oil production has caused safety problems transporting the liquid. Now states are trying to fix the problem.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Terror threats at chemical plants underestimated
By HOPE YEN WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is underestimating the threat of a chemical attack on America's densely populated cities and has failed to inspect virtually all of the chemical facilities that it considers particularly vulnerable to terrorists, congressional investigators say. See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Coke plant workers exposed to chemical – Tribune-Review
Coke plant workers exposed to chemicalTribune-ReviewMonessen Municipal Fire Chief Chris Rhome confirmed the incident, but did not know the identity of the employees involved. Rhome said firefighters from the city's two fire companies were called out in part to prepare for an emergency helicopter landing ... Read more [...]
Hazardous materials concern at Alpha business deemed unfounded, Warren … – The Express-Times
Hazardous materials concern at Alpha business deemed unfounded, Warren ...The Express-TimesHazardous materials employees walked the property and didn't see anything that suggested a leak or anything similar, Nigro said. By 10:45 this morning, they deemed the report unfounded, Nigro said. Alpha Volunteer Fire Company Chief Sean McDyer also ... Read more [...]
Truck wreck, hazardous materials spill snarls Inner Loop traffic on Capital … – WJLA
WJLATruck wreck, hazardous materials spill snarls Inner Loop traffic on Capital ...WJLAWASHINGTON (WJLA) - A tractor-trailer wreck and hazardous materials spill shut down a portion of the Capital Beltway in Maryland on Thursday, backing up mid-morning traffic for several miles. Continue reading. The spill occurred when the tractor ...Tractor-trailer wreck shuts down Beltway, backups stretch 6 milesWTOPall 4 news articles » Read more [...]
Marathon Electric evacuated after chemical reaction – Wausau Daily Herald
Marathon Electric evacuated after chemical reactionWausau Daily HeraldWAUSAU – One man was hospitalized and workers at Marathon Electric were evacuated from the plant after a barrel that once held varnish began to smoke in an apparent chemical reaction, emergency workers say. The Wausau Fire Department was called ...and more » Read more [...]
Two burnt in Jersey Post chemical leak – BBC News
Two burnt in Jersey Post chemical leakBBC NewsTwo burnt in Jersey Post chemical leak. Two members of staff at Jersey Post were taken to hospital with minor burns after a package leaked chemicals. The building in St Helier was evacuated at about 08:20 BST following the discovery of the chemical ...and more » Read more [...]
US 79 remains closed following hazmat tanker truck wreck in Caddo Parish
US 79 remains closed to traffic at Bethany State Line Rd. in northern Caddo Parish after a wreck involving a tanker truck carrying hazardous materials Tuesday morning.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
NTSB: New Jersey Train Derailment and Hazardous Material Release Caused by Lack of Crew Training
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined today the probable cause of a derailment at Paulsboro Bridge in New Jersey, which resulted in a hazardous material release. The derailment occurred because Consolidated Rail Corporation rules allowed the train to proceed past a red signal onto a movable bridge without the rail slide locks being fully engaged. See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
5 burned in Forsyth County chemical spill
Five people sustained minor injuries Tuesday afternoon in a chemical spill at a Forsyth County water plant.
Four Workers Suffer Burns In Coffeyville, Kansas Refinery Fire
A fire in at the Coffeyville, Kansas oil refinery sent four workers to the hospital early Tuesday.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Social News 31/7 – VietNamNet Bridge
Social News 31/7VietNamNet BridgeDavid McCawley, Countrywide Consular Coordinator at the U.S. Consulate General in HCMC, offered the advice in a statement released on July 28. The visa ... A Vietnam Airlines plane en route from Hanoi to Paris had to make an emergency landing in ... Read more [...]
UPDATED: Prince William landfill reopens after hazardous materials incident – Inside NoVA
UPDATED: Prince William landfill reopens after hazardous materials incidentInside NoVAThe Prince William County landfill has reopened after a hazardous materials incident involving pool chemicals Wednesday afternoon. A reaction between pool chemicals and water in a large drum caused the incident at the Household Hazardous Waste and ...and more » Read more [...]
Number of claims against Freedom could top 1000 – Charleston Daily Mail
Number of claims against Freedom could top 1000Charleston Daily MailAlthough public meetings held to answer questions about filing claims related to the January chemical leak have not been well attended, claims agent James Lane says the number of claims is steadily increasing. Friday is the last day for people to ...and more » Read more [...]
Tank Involved in Water Contamination Chemical Leak Demolished – WSAZ-TV
Tank Involved in Water Contamination Chemical Leak DemolishedWSAZ-TVCHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- The infamous tank that spilled the chemical MCHM into the Elk River in January, disrupting water service for nearly 300,000 people in nine counties, was demolished Tuesday. Demolition got underway about two weeks ago at ... Read more [...]
Hazmat, first responders handling situation with chemicals at High Bridge home
Multiple chemicals poured down a drain at 21 Arch St. resulted in a strong odor, according to emergency radio broadcasts. The situation is being addressed by first responders.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Burning barrel at Lyndhurst chemical plant brings hazmat team
EXCLUSIVE REPORT: A 30-gallon barrels of an initially unknown substance caught fire late last night outside a Lyndhurst chemical company that produces polyurethane. See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Citing Potential Cost, Ethanol Industry Opposes Inclusion in Crude-by-Rail Rule
Ethanol producers are pushing back against their inclusion in a Transportation Department rule meant to address a fiery spate of crudebyrail crashes a decision the renewable fuel industry...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
HazMat Spill Shuts Down Amnicola
UPDATE: all lanes of Amnicola are now back open.Chattanooga firefighter say a relatively minor hazar
Highway 395 reopened after hazardous chemical spill forces evacuation
More than a dozen hours after closing Highway 395 for a hazardous material spill, officials reopened the road at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. A semi-truck leaking hazardous materials has prompted officialsSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Strong Gas Odors in Marion County Result of Extra Chemical – WDTV
Strong Gas Odors in Marion County Result of Extra ChemicalWDTVNormally these leaks wouldn't have been detected, but they had a terrible smell Monday because there was a mix-up at the plant, and the chemical used to odorize gas was multiplied into the gas lines. "There was no risk at all to the public. Last night ... Read more [...]
Five workers hospitalized after chemical leak – Forsyth County News Online
Five workers hospitalized after chemical leakForsyth County News OnlineSOUTH FORSYTH — Five workers were hospitalized Tuesday after they were exposed to sodium hydroxide at the Forsyth County Water Reclamation Facility on Carolene Way, authorities said. According to Forsyth County Fire Division Chief Jason Shivers, ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazmat crews clean up after battery truck rolls on 1-15 – KUTV 2News
Hazmat crews clean up after battery truck rolls on 1-15KUTV 2NewsHazmat cleanup is on site using a neutralizer and the ramp will be closed until cleanup is complete. No one was hurt in the accident and UDOT will then come out to check for any road damage. Hazmat crews clean up after battery truck rolls on 1-15 ... Read more [...]
10 Things You Need to Know For the Waste & Recycling Industry Today (July 29 … – waste360
10 Things You Need to Know For the Waste & Recycling Industry Today (July 29 ...waste360... likely sickened five people Monday at Greenstar Recycling in Northampton and triggered a massive emergency response. Shortly after 11 a.m., dozens of ambulances and fire vehicles and officials with federal and county agencies converged on the plant ...and more » Read more [...]
Carter teams contain chemical spill
A hazardous material response led to a quick containment of a corrosive chemical Friday afternoon in the backyard of Nor-Well Corp.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
HAZMAT crew called to extract over $1M worth of liquid meth
A woman was going to be paid $20,000 for successfully delivering $1,143,000 worth of liquid crystal meth. See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Strange, white substance flowing into Big Spring Park draws response from Huntsville HAZMAT
After an initial inspection, the fire department called in the Hazardous Materials unit to work the scene. The park on the east side of Church Street was taped off while crews took samples and searched for the source.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Apple Valley man burned after trying to siphon gas with vacuum
APPLE VALLEY — A man was flown to a trauma center with second- and third-degree burns after he attempted to remove gasoline from his car with a shopSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Possible Chemical Leak After Car and Tanker Collide – NBC 10 Philadelphia
NBC 10 PhiladelphiaPossible Chemical Leak After Car and Tanker CollideNBC 10 PhiladelphiaOfficials say chemicals may have leaked after a car and a tanker truck collided in the Fishtown section of the city. The accident occurred on Monday at Ellen and Penn Streets. Officials have not yet revealed the cause of the crash or if anyone was injured. Read more [...]
Authorities: 5 treated at Northampton recycling plant after unknown chemical … – Allentown Morning Call
Authorities: 5 treated at Northampton recycling plant after unknown chemical ...Allentown Morning CallAuthorities: 5 treated at Northampton recycling plant after unknown chemical release. print. Comments. Pin It. Hazmat response. An ambulance is seen leaving Greenstar Recycling on Monday. As many as 30 people may have been exposed to an unknown ...and more » Read more [...]
Water Company Giving Educational Tours After Chemical Leak – West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Water Company Giving Educational Tours After Chemical LeakWest Virginia Public BroadcastingA water company whose Charleston treatment plant was contaminated by a coal-cleaning agent is January is holding a public tour next week. Credit Foo Conner / Flickr. West Virginia American Water Co. will conduct the free "WaterFest" event Aug. 9.and more » Read more [...]
Soldiers train for rescue in HAZMAT conditions
Soldiers from the 92nd Chemical Company conducted a casualty extraction mission at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, July 25.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Dukes of hazard
A new tool went into use last week at the Greenwood Fire Department and it could not have come at a more perfect time. The city’s firehouse officially putSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
PHMSA – Lessons Learned Report on Crude Oil by Rail Emergency Response
PHMSA – US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
FERTILIZER MANUFACTURERS BLAME VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
One of the fertilizer manufacturers in last year’s fatal explosion in West has filed court papers blaming the city’s volunteer fire department for the blast. C.F. Industries is one of…See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Pennsylvania Resources Council puts hazardous materials in their place – Tribune-Review
Pennsylvania Resources Council puts hazardous materials in their placeTribune-ReviewPeople have turned in more than 4 million pounds of hazardous chemicals since the Pennsylvania Resources Council began collecting them 11 years ago. “What they are doing is tremendous. It is a great public service,” said John Poister, a spokesman for ... Read more [...]
HAZMAT Response In Rapid City
Rapid City Fire Department's hazardous material team responds to an incident in west Rapid this afternoon.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Spokane Crew Cleans Up Chemical Spill Near DeBorgia
Mineral county officials call in a team from Spokane to clean up a hazardous chemical spill on I-90.
