Archive for HazMat
Fire hits Port Arthur ethylene plant – Oil & Gas Journal
WOAIFire hits Port Arthur ethylene plantOil & Gas JournalThe localized fire, which occurred around 8:00 p.m. CST, has been contained, with two workers treated for injuries as a result of the incident, Chevron Phillips Chemical said. A team of trained emergency response professionals are working to secure the ...Two workers injured in Chevron Phillips plant fireHouston Business JournalCompany says 2 injured in fire at chemical plantDaily News - Galveston Countyall 51 news articles » Read more [...]
Phillipsburg hazardous materials incident turns up nothing dangerous – The Express-Times
Phillipsburg hazardous materials incident turns up nothing dangerousThe Express-TimesResponding to a chemical smell coming from an apartment building on the block, authorities closed the street from Center Street to Limekiln Road and evacuated several buildings, Faulborn said. No one was reported injured and residents returned home by ...Hazmat prompts evacuations in Phillipsburg, New JerseyWFMZ Allentownall 7 news articles » Read more [...]
Va. Hazardous Materials Conference – Precon Workshop Schedule
Va. Assoc. of Hazmat Response Specialists's insight:Need some great hazmat training? Check out our pre-conference training workshop offerings.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Decades-old smallpox samples turn up in federal lab
Testing to determine whether the vials contain live virus will take 2 weeks, the CDC said.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Chemical Spill at CR-255 in Madison County
CR-255 in Madison County remains closed as local fire departments and other agencies work to clean up an early morning chemical spill.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Oregon fire marshal delays posting oil train reports online, has no timetable
It’s just the latest roadblock in a state that has fought the disclosure of oil train routes.
Hazardous materials situation closes part of Phillipsburg, officials says – UPDATE – The Express-Times
Hazardous materials situation closes part of Phillipsburg, officials says - UPDATEThe Express-TimesAn incident in the 700 block of South Main Street in Phillipsburg has brought out the hazmat team, police officers and firefighters. "We have a hazardous materials situation," an officer there said. "We don't know what we have." South Main Street is ...Hazmat prompts evacuations in Phillipsburg, New JerseyWFMZ Allentownall 2 news articles » Read more [...]
Crews Respond to Hazardous Materials Incident at UVM Laboratory – My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22
My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22Crews Respond to Hazardous Materials Incident at UVM LaboratoryMy Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22BURLINGTON, Vt. - Crews responded to a hazardous materials incident on the Trinity Campus at UVM on Monday. The incident happened at around 3:30 p.m.. A press release says a malfunction of ventilation equipment caused a buildup of hydrofluoric acid. Read more [...]
Massachusetts school employee dies in hazardous materials incident – UPI.com
Boston GlobeMassachusetts school employee dies in hazardous materials incidentUPI.comPLYMOUTH, Mass., July 7 (UPI) --A custodian at an elementary school in Plymouth, Mass., was killed in a hazardous materials incident Monday, officials said. Nine emergency responders and another employee at Manomet Elementary School were injured, ...Hazmat alert at Plymouth school, 10 hurt and one death reportedBoston HeraldSearch goes on for cause of death, injuries at Plymouth schoolWCVB BostonCustodian dead, Read more [...]
GOP pushes for leadership change at the U.S. Chemical Safety Board
Several prominent House Republicans are calling for a change in leadership at the U.S. Chemical Safety Board after multiple accusations of a culture of intimidation within the agency.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Louisiana won't disclose details of crude oil shipments railroads haul through state
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - Louisiana officials are refusing to disclose the details of crude oil shipments railroads haul through the state.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Officals identify victim of Monday's hazmat emergency at Manomet Elementary
Local, county and state officials have identified the victim of Monday's hazmat emergency at Manomet Elementary School as 53-year-old Chester Flattery,See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Scientists exposed to potassium cyanide
Hazmat crews were on the scene Tuesday in Pomona after scientists were exposed to aSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Pool chemical leak sends 35 YMCA campers and counselors to area hospitals – WJLA
New York Daily NewsPool chemical leak sends 35 YMCA campers and counselors to area hospitalsWJLAEDGEWATER, Md. (WJLA) - A faulty mechanical pump forced high-levels of a hazardous chemical into a crowded pool, sending 31 children and four adults to area hospitals. Continue reading. More on this story. River Valley Ranch camper dies from ...2 in Pediatric ICU after Inhaling Chemicals At Camp PoolWBAL Radioall 27 news articles » Read more [...]
Edgewater summer camp sends 35 people to hospital with chemical exposure – WJLA
New York Daily NewsEdgewater summer camp sends 35 people to hospital with chemical exposureWJLAEDGEWATER, Md. (WJLA/AP) - Anne Arundel County fire officials say a mechanical malfunction involving pool chemicals at a YMCA camp sickened 35 people. Continue reading. More on this story. River Valley Ranch camper dies from storm-downed tree.2 in Pediatric ICU after Inhaling Chemicals At Camp PoolWBAL Radioall 28 news articles » Read more [...]
Wichita chemical leak leads to fish kill – KAKE
Kansas.comWichita chemical leak leads to fish killKAKEWichita, Kan. --- Below is the City of Wichita's media release on a chemical spill early Wednesday morning. Chemical Release at Water Treatment Plant. A chemical used in the water treatment process leaked into the Arkansas River early Wednesday morning ...Chemical leak kills fish in Arkansas RiverWichita Business Journalall 17 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical leak kills fish in Arkansas River – Wichita Business Journal
Chemical leak kills fish in Arkansas RiverWichita Business JournalA corroded drain pipe is the probable culprit for a chemical leak in the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita that killed fish, city officials said. Ferric sulfate, which settles out particles in untreated water as it flows into the water treatment plant ...and more » Read more [...]
Koch-Funded Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Limits Public Chemical Disclosure … – ThinkProgress
ThinkProgressKoch-Funded Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Limits Public Chemical Disclosure ...ThinkProgressShortly after the anniversary of the 2013 fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15 people, wounded 226, and upended a large portion of the small town of West, Texas, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board said the incident was preventable and that it resulted ...EDITORIAL: Abbott ruling leaves public in dark, suggests his interests are ...Waco Tribune-Heraldall 46 news articles » Read more [...]
Fake Hamas Message Claims Haifa Chemical Plant Hit by Gaza Rocket – Algemeiner
Fake Hamas Message Claims Haifa Chemical Plant Hit by Gaza RocketAlgemeinerThe effort came on the second day of Israel's Operation Protective Edge aimed at ending incessant rocket fire from Gaza. Numerous Israelis received SMS (text) message alerts alleging that chemical plant located in Haifa, Israel's chief port, was hit by ...and more » Read more [...]
With fire at Leslie plating plant contained, environmental and fire … – The Jackson Citizen Patriot
With fire at Leslie plating plant contained, environmental and fire ...The Jackson Citizen PatriotRunoff with chemicals contained in the facility would have posed the greatest threat to public health and safety, said Donald Long, director of emergency response and safety for the Flint-based Young's Environmental Cleanup Inc. At this time, there is ...and more » Read more [...]
4 Hospitallized After Chemical Leak at New Haven Walgreens – NBC Connecticut
NBC Connecticut4 Hospitallized After Chemical Leak at New Haven WalgreensNBC ConnecticutFour employees at a New Haven Walgreens Pharmacy were taken to the hospital after a chemical leak at the store. The incident happened at the pharmacy at 88 York Street, according to police. Employees noticed a container leaking and put it in a trash ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical release at Wichita water treatment plant kills fish – KAKE
Chemical release at Wichita water treatment plant kills fishKAKENews 12 went inside Augusta's troubled water treatment plant for a closer look. (June 14, 2010 / WRDW-TV). Stay up-to-date with KAKE News: iOS app · Android app · Follow us on Twitter · Like us on Facebook. WICHITA, Kan A chemcial released at a Wichita ...and more » Read more [...]
Investigation Into Chemical Leak Begins – Chem.Info
WTVCInvestigation Into Chemical Leak BeginsChem.InfoInvestigation Into Chemical Leak Begins. Tue, 07/08/2014 - 10:53am. RAY HENRY, Associated Press. Get today's news and top headlines for chemical processing professionals - Sign up now! ATLANTA (AP) — An accident at a chemical plant in Dalton ...Chemical leak in Dalton plant sends man to Augusta hospitalWRDW-TVAll Clear After Dalton Chemical LeakWTVC1 person hurt in northeast Georgia chemical leakFort Worth Star Telegramall 122 news articles » Read more [...]
Fire At Texas Chemical Plant Injures 2 People – KWTX
Fire At Texas Chemical Plant Injures 2 PeopleKWTXA statement from the company Tuesday said the fire at the Southeast Texas chemical plant has been extinguished and Chevron emergency crews are monitoring the damaged area. Officials say they've accounted for all personnel who were working when the ... Read more [...]
Investigation into Chevron Phillips fire begins – The Port Arthur News
Investigation into Chevron Phillips fire beginsThe Port Arthur News“A team of experts from other Chevron Phillips Chemical facilities has been assembled and has begun the investigation to determine the root cause of the incident,” according to a press release from David Hastings, public affairs manager at Chevron ... Read more [...]
Hudson Fireworks pack a lot of bang for the show – Hudson Hub-Times
Hudson Hub-TimesHudson Fireworks pack a lot of bang for the showHudson Hub-TimesThe city provides police, fire, emergency medical services and park services for the event with approximately $10,000 in overtime costs. For three days before the event, 10 employees prepare the fireworks in the plant, Sorgi said. A crew of eight spend ... Read more [...]
Plant manager makes statement as Chevron assembles team to inves – 12 News … – 12NewsNow.Com
Plant manager makes statement as Chevron assembles team to inves - 12 News ...12NewsNow.ComThe statement says a team of experts from other Chevron Phillips Chemical facilities has been assembled and has begun the investigation to determine the root cause of the incident and notes that the company is cooperating with federal, state and local ... Read more [...]
MAP: 25 Million Americans Live Within The 'Blast Zone' Of An Oil Train Explosion – ThinkProgress
ThinkProgressMAP: 25 Million Americans Live Within The 'Blast Zone' Of An Oil Train ExplosionThinkProgressThough the ForestEthics map is among the first to allow users to search for oil-by-rail routes by zip code, it isn't the first to map environmental hazards by region. A Greenpeace map allows users to locate chemical plants close to their homes, and has ...and more » Read more [...]
CDP expands hazardous materials course – BioPrepWatch
CDP expands hazardous materials courseBioPrepWatchCenter for Domestic Preparedness CDP The Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE Incidents (HT) course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala., recently expanded from three to five days to better train HAZMAT technicians ... Read more [...]
1 Hurt In Georgia Chemical Leak – Manufacturing.net
1 Hurt In Georgia Chemical LeakManufacturing.netATLANTA (AP) -- An accident at a chemical plant in Dalton injured a worker Monday and briefly caused authorities to close roads and warn residents in nearby apartments to stay inside, officials said. The accident marked a third serious safety incident ... Read more [...]
'We have a train derailment … & a plane crash … make that 3 … no, 6 jets & a train … oh, never mind, I'll get back to you'
Train carrying Boeing fuselages derails in MTSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Fatal Hazmat Incident at Plymouth Elementary School
A custodian was killed and ten others were hospitalized in a reported hazardous material incident this morning at Manomet Elementary School in Plymouth, according to multiple media reports.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Should Lancaster County firefighters be sworn to secrecy before learning about oil train locations?
Lancaster County's emergency management coordinator calls confidentiality agreements 'overkill." Railroads must reveal location of trains carrying flammable Bakken crude oil.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Cleveland Firefighter sentenced for stealing Hazmat equipment
Damien Csiszar, 39 of Cleveland, used his position as a Cleveland Firefighter to steal hazmat equipment. The equipment valued at over $1,000 was converted to scrap at a scrap yard for cash on September 23, 2013.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Tanker truck collision in Longview spurs fiery interstate rescue
Truck driver Stacy Scott says a woman he helped pull out of a burning vehicle Wednesday after a crash on Interstate 20 was pleading for her life.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Company Says 2 Injured in Fire at Chemical Plant – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
KPRC HoustonCompany Says 2 Injured in Fire at Chemical PlantNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthChevron Phillips Chemical says two people are injured after a fire at its Port Arthur facility. A statement from the company Tuesday said the fire at the Southeast Texas chemical plant has been extinguished and Chevron emergency crews are monitoring ...2 workers hurt in Chevron plant fire in Port ArthurChron.comTwo workers injured in Chevron Phillips plant fireHouston Business JournalFire At Texas Chemical Plant Injures Read more [...]
Flash fire at Chevron Phillips in PA, injuries reported – The Port Arthur News
Flash fire at Chevron Phillips in PA, injuries reportedThe Port Arthur NewsPort Arthur, Texas – Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) confirmed that a localized fire has occurred at its Port Arthur, Texas facility located at 2001 Gulfway Drive in Port Arthur, Texas at approximately 8 p.m. this evening. Read more [...]
Dalton First Responders Prepared for Chemical Emergencies – WTVC
WTVCDalton First Responders Prepared for Chemical EmergenciesWTVCSo how prepared were emergency responders to a chemical leak in Dalton at the MFG Chemical plant? As we found out, times have changed dramatically. 10 years ago, responders were all caught off guard by a much more serious chemical leak from the same ... Read more [...]
All-clear given after hazmat incident
Police say they recovered bomb-making materials at home in LawrenceSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
