Archive for HazMat
Kaine, Warner praise proposed new rail safety standards
U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner praised the proposal for new rail safety standards released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Emergency drill puts response skills to the test – WMTV
Emergency drill puts response skills to the testWMTVAfter a fire at the plant in 2009, they know how important an good emergency response is for the safety and well being of anyone involved. "The fire ... "About 8:44 Star chemical... was hit by a strong force of wind," says the pretend press release ... Read more [...]
Government records show Georgia investigated complaint against Dalton … – Marietta Daily Journal
Government records show Georgia investigated complaint against Dalton ...Marietta Daily JournalGovernment records show Georgia investigated complaint against Dalton chemical plant. Associated Press ... Without witnesses or corroborating details, it can be difficult for investigators to probe deeply into such allegations, said J.R. Campbell, the ...Investigation into MFG chemical accident continuesThe Daily CitizenGa. Investigated Complaint Against MFG Chemical PlantManufacturing.netGa. investigated Read more [...]
Minor chemical leak leads to brief ship channel closure – Chron.com
Minor chemical leak leads to brief ship channel closureChron.comA chemical leak at the Houston Ship Channel led to a brief shelter in place order for nearby roads and the ship channel itself late Friday. An anhydrous ammonia leak was reported on the ship channel just west of the Beltway 8 bridge around 9:45 p.m ...and more » Read more [...]
Officials want to build a 'total disaster city' for training, with fires … – Sacramento Bee
Emergency ManagementOfficials want to build a 'total disaster city' for training, with fires ...Sacramento BeeSaying California's emergency responders need more training to handle major calamities, state and local leaders are pitching plans to build a world-class $56 million training facility in eastern Sacramento County that would pit fire crews against a ...California Officials Want to Build a 'Total Disaster City' for TrainingEmergency Managementall 5 news articles » Read more [...]
BC HazMat crew discovers mystery lab after odor complaint
A HazMat team in Coquitlam, British Columbia, discovered a clandestine drub lab after investigating an odor complaint from neighbours.
New tank car rules please emergency planners
Tighter controls on trains spurred by rising crude oil accidents and firesSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
CSX train hauling ethanol derails in Spartanburg
Emergency crews are expecting clean up to last throughout Friday after a train hauling ethanol derailed in the city of Spartanburg, according to the fire chief.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
The Safety Agency At War With Itself
Personnel disputes are tearing the Chemical Safety Board apart, leaving the panel's work unfinished—and workers at risk.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hanford workers affected by suspected chemical vapors now at 42
Two workers at the Hanford Site were exposed to suspected chemical vapors on Thursday, sending one to a nearby hospital and another to the on-site medical clinic.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Business cited for waste – Alton Telegraph
Business cited for wasteAlton TelegraphBroderick Beveneau, who lives near the end of Drda Lane on the western outskirts of Edwardsville, looks over the seemingly endless number of rock piles, and other debris, which seemed to include asphalt, that are right on the edge of his property and ... Read more [...]
Ga. Investigated Complaint Against MFG Chemical Plant – Manufacturing.net
Ga. Investigated Complaint Against MFG Chemical PlantManufacturing.netInvestigated Complaint Against MFG Chemical Plant. Fri, 07/25/2014 - 7:40am ... Without witnesses or corroborating details, it can be difficult for investigators to probe deeply into such allegations, said J.R. Campbell, the EPD's emergency response ...Government records show Georgia investigated complaint against Dalton ...Marietta Daily JournalGa. investigated complaint against Dalton plantMacon Telegraph (blog)Ga. environmental Read more [...]
Dow officials say chemical leak caused no injuries, damage – Brazosport Facts (subscription)
Dow officials say chemical leak caused no injuries, damageBrazosport Facts (subscription)FREEPORT — Dow Chemical Co. officials said a hydrochloric acid leak Thursday morning caused no injuries or impact to the community. At about 6:30 a.m., a barge at a Dow dock experienced a hydrochloric acid leak from a storage tank on board, Dow ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical spill being cleaned up along railway in Charlotte
Charlotte firefighters were called out to the railway along the 600-block of North Hoskins Road around 9 a.m. Thursday morning.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Train derailment closes roads near Dexter
Crews are working to clean up the mess left from a train derailment near Dexter.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat Team Responds to Fond du Lac Ammonia Leak
The Hazmat team was called Wednesday night to deal with an ammonia leak on Fond du Lac.
Oakland: Body bag's opening creates hazmat incident at coroner's office
The Alameda County Coroner's Office in Oakland was evacuated Wednesday after an employee opened a body bag and suffered a chemical-type reaction.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
I-95 cleanup complete following Chesterfield tanker truck fuel spill
Cleanup is complete following a major crash on Interstate 95 in Chester and the scene has now transitioned into a work zone as crews mill and pave the damaged left and center southbound lanes near mile marker 57.Va. Assoc. of Hazmat Response Specialists's insight:Why our hazmat posts were late today. We had our own 'little' hazmat incident.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
EPA seeks answers on safer chemical plants, processes – The Courier-Journal
EPA seeks answers on safer chemical plants, processesThe Courier-JournalAs part of that process, EPA announced today it will publish a request for information on steps it could take to make chemical plants, like those that operate in Louisville, and other facilities that store large amounts of chemicals, safer and better ... Read more [...]
Editorial: Improve Upstate's emergency communications – Greenville News
Editorial: Improve Upstate's emergency communicationsGreenville NewsThat is the case in Greenville. In a recent report in The Greenville News, reporter Ron Barnett recounted a recent incident in which 8,000 pounds of sodium hydrosulfide caught fire at a chemical plant near Interstate 85. Units from the Gantt Fire ... Read more [...]
Michigan Primary 2014: Bay County business leaders talk Proposal 1 and … – The Bay City Times
Michigan Primary 2014: Bay County business leaders talk Proposal 1 and ...The Bay City TimesThat's about how long Bay County-based Dow Corning Corp. has been paying personal property tax on production equipment at its Midland Plant, according to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer J. Donald Sheets. "Dow Corning has production ...and more » Read more [...]
Emergency responders take part in chemical leak drill at Beaver Water District – Greenfield Daily Reporter
Emergency responders take part in chemical leak drill at Beaver Water DistrictGreenfield Daily ReporterLOWELL, Arkansas — Emergency responders have participated in a chemical leak drill at Beaver Water District. The drill was run Tuesday and featured responders from several area fire and police departments, county emergency managers, regional hazmat ... Read more [...]
Cause of fire at Williston company unknown – Bismarck Tribune
Cause of fire at Williston company unknownBismarck TribuneChemical plant in Williston, N.D. up in flames. July 22nd ... Authorities had not said as of Tuesday afternoon what caused the fire at Red River Supply, which Williams County Emergency Manager Mike Hallesy said broke out about midnight Monday. Company ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazmat team responds to ammonia leak in Winsloe – Journal Pioneer
Journal PioneerHazmat team responds to ammonia leak in WinsloeJournal PioneerCharlottetown Deputy Fire Chief Tim Mamye says members of Station 2 in Sherwood and the provincial Hazmat team were on scene for almost five hours. The call came in at 9:35 a.m. about an ammonia leak in a 35.4 kilogram cylinder. "Once we arrived on ...and more » Read more [...]
UPDATE: Crews clean up hydrochloric acid spill in Gordonville area of Leacock … – Lancaster Newspapers
UPDATE: Crews clean up hydrochloric acid spill in Gordonville area of Leacock ...Lancaster NewspapersLeon Fisher and Lancaster County Hazmat assistant Chief Ken Hudson. The driver was delivering various products in his truck, including cleaning items, to the bookstore. When he opened the back door to the truck, he discovered chemicals had leaked, so ...and more » Read more [...]
HAZMAT crews called in after asbestos illegally dumped over 2km of Brush Rd … – The Daily Telegraph
HAZMAT crews called in after asbestos illegally dumped over 2km of Brush Rd ...The Daily TelegraphThe road will be closed until Fire and Rescue NSW and officers from Wyong Shire Council clean up the area. According to authorities about 20 packages of material had been discovered and some of the wrapped packages had broken open on impact.and more » Read more [...]
Hazmat Spill Shuts Down Portion Of I-75 In Rockcastle County – WTVQ
Lexington Herald LeaderHazmat Spill Shuts Down Portion Of I-75 In Rockcastle CountyWTVQI-75 was shut down in both directions for much of Tuesday morning as crews worked to clean-up and contain a hazardous materials incident after the semi-truck carrying the chemicals crashed. State Police officials said that they were notified of a ...I-75 reopens after tractor trailer crash in Rockcastle Co.WKYTall 10 news articles » Read more [...]
Tar-covered dogs, strange odor led to E. Liverpool probe – WKBN.com
Pittsburgh Post GazetteTar-covered dogs, strange odor led to E. Liverpool probeWKBN.comBut, after crews left for the day Wednesday evening, security moved in. Caution tape surrounds the building and the company is posting guards on the property to keep people off it overnight. Cleanup crews with the company and Ohio EPA are expected to ...Officials Inspecting Abandoned Plant After 2 Dogs Found Covered In Chemical ...CBS LocalDogs Found Covered in Hot TarWTAJall 23 news articles » Read more [...]
Hazmat spill shuts down Interstate 80 – Pocono Record
Hazmat spill shuts down Interstate 80Pocono RecordTraffic is blocked off in both direction on Interstate 80 as police and hazmat crews assess the problem posed by a tractor-trailer that was spewing fluid on the highway Thursday afternoon and was pulled over near the Tannersville exit. ... While first ...and more » Read more [...]
ANNE HAMMOCK: No requirements for cleaning up former meth lab sites – Florida Times-Union
Florida Times-UnionANNE HAMMOCK: No requirements for cleaning up former meth lab sitesFlorida Times-UnionJustino pointed out that the responsibility lies with the property owner to contact the appropriate cleaning company to do the work. “After a meth lab is busted though our Narcotics Unit, our members are trained to do the needed hazmat cleanup and ... Read more [...]
Pampa Fire Department call log — July 8-16 – Pampa News
Pampa Fire Department call log — July 8-16Pampa NewsThere were no injuries and hazmat cleanup. • At 11:02 pm, to a medical assist in the 900 block of South Wells. July 11. • At 12:34 am, two units and four personnel to a rubbish fire in the 2500 block of Perryton Parkway. • At 8:35 am, to a medical call ...and more » Read more [...]
Officials start cleanup of two Trumbull gas and oil spills – Youngstown Vindicator
Officials start cleanup of two Trumbull gas and oil spillsYoungstown VindicatorOfficials with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and Trumbull County HazMat worked on the cleanup. The driver of the truck drove off after the spill but was stopped by Lake Milton police. Newton Falls police are investigating that part of the ... Read more [...]
Lawrence fire at metal factory leads to evacuations – WHDH-TV
Lawrence fire at metal factory leads to evacuationsWHDH-TV... the four firefighters that were inside had to be taken to Lawrence General Hospital. They complained of headaches and other symptoms, were treated and released. The hazmat crew assessed the situation and clean up crews are now working on the scene.and more » Read more [...]
State investigating custodian's death at a Plymouth school – Capecodonline
State investigating custodian's death at a Plymouth schoolCapecodonlineAfter the state hazmat team left the school Monday, a hazmat clean-up company removed containers of materials from the school, Bradley said. Then the DPH team went in and that team was expected to finish up testing Tuesday, he said. The school building ...and more » Read more [...]
Developing: Crews respond to chemical spill in Southwest OKC – kfor.com
Developing: Crews respond to chemical spill in Southwest OKCkfor.comOKLAHOMA CITY – Emergency crews were called to a chemical spill in Southwest Oklahoma City Tuesday afternoon. Oklahoma City Hazmat crews are on the scene to contain and clean up the hydrochloric acid that spilled near the Oklahoma City ...and more » Read more [...]
UPDATE: Gas leak forces Skippack homes to be evacuated – The Times Herald
UPDATE: Gas leak forces Skippack homes to be evacuatedThe Times Herald“We are in the process of flushing out the sump pumps with water from the residents' garden hoses, and we're ventilating the houses with fans and are going to re-evaluate in a little bit,” into Monday evening, to see if hazmat levels have dropped, he said.and more » Read more [...]
Duke Energy wraps coal ash cleanup from Dan River spill – HazMat Management Magazine (subscription)
HazMat Management Magazine (subscription)Duke Energy wraps coal ash cleanup from Dan River spillHazMat Management Magazine (subscription)Duke Energy has completed the cleanup of a coal ash deposit and river sediment from its Feb. 2, 2014 spill into the Dan River, which flows through Virginia and North Carolina. In late June 2014, cleanup crews excavated 258 tons of material from the ...and more » Read more [...]
Officials: Gasoline caused mystery odor in Skippack homes – The Phoenix
Officials: Gasoline caused mystery odor in Skippack homesThe PhoenixOfficials conduct an investigation into a odor that begun a voluntary evacuation, Monday, July 14, 2014, in Skippack, Pa. Residents of 150 suburban Philadelphia homes are being allowed to return as their houses are tested after a voluntary evacuation ... Read more [...]
From Marines to Mr. Clean: Veteran uses war zone skills to start crime-scene … – Stars and Stripes
Stars and StripesFrom Marines to Mr. Clean: Veteran uses war zone skills to start crime-scene ...Stars and StripesJohn Krusenstjerna traded Kevlar and a machine gun for a hazmat suit and respirator, doing something in America's heartland that many veterans struggle to do — making a career out of the skills he learned fighting America's wars. The retired Marine ... Read more [...]
