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Pregnant Nunavut mom worried about dump smoke toxins – Nunatsiaq News
Nunatsiaq NewsPregnant Nunavut mom worried about dump smoke toxinsNunatsiaq News... out smoke and dust, one pregnant mother says she's had enough. Julie Alivaktuk, who is expecting her first born within the next 10 days, is worried about the damaging effects that the chemical-filled dump fire smoke might have on her newborn ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials found after fire forces Phoenix road closures – KPHO Phoenix
Hazardous materials found after fire forces Phoenix road closuresKPHO PhoenixPhoenix police Officer James Holmes on Friday afternoon said hazardous materials found in the industrial area has forced the closure of roads between 39th and 40th avenues and Indian School Road and Clarendon. He advised motorists avoid traveling on ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazmat response in Oakwood after 2 workers exposed to chemical substance, FDNY says
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hazmat crews and emergency officials have been summoned to…
Lubbock fire, hazmat respond to oil tank lightning strike
Lubbock fire crews and a hazardous materials team put out an oil fire Wednesday at a Rip Griffin Truck Stop at 4315 Idalou Road. Officials responded just after 9 a.m.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Trains crash, derail in Sewickley, PA, injuring 2
An empty Norfolk Southern train rear-ended a Norfolk Southern freight train that had been carrying ethanol Wednesday.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Propane tank truck fire under control in Bucks County, PA
Firefighters have put out a fire and plugged a leak in an overturned propane tank truck that prompted the evacuation of buildings in a one-mile radius of the crash in a mostly rural stretch of...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Lightning hits two tank batteries near Graford
Graford, Possum Kingdom East and Mineral Wells volunteer fire departments were kept busy after lightning struck two tank batteries in the Graford area Wednesday afternoon.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazardous Materials Investigation At Social Security Office In Lakewood – CBS Local
CBS LocalHazardous Materials Investigation At Social Security Office In LakewoodCBS LocalLAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- Several firetrucks and hazardous materials vehicles, along with a decontamination tent after a suspicious package was found inside the Social Security Office in Lakewood on Thursday afternoon. Copter4 flew over the building at ...Social Security office in Lakewood surrounded by law enforcementThe Denver Postall 4 news articles » Read more [...]
Corrosive Chemical Leak Closes I-79 Welcome Center in Monongalia County – State Journal
Corrosive Chemical Leak Closes I-79 Welcome Center in Monongalia CountyState JournalCorrosive Chemical Leak Closes I-79 Welcome Center in Monongalia County. Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2014 12:55 PM EDT. Updated: Thursday, July 3, 2014 7:09 AM EDT. By Stacy Moniot, Anchor/Reporter - bio | email. The West Virginia Welcome ... Read more [...]
Corrosive Chemical Leak Closes I-79 Welcome Center in Monongalia County – State Journal
Corrosive Chemical Leak Closes I-79 Welcome Center in Monongalia CountyState JournalCorrosive Chemical Leak Closes I-79 Welcome Center in Monongalia County. Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2014 12:55 PM EDT. Updated: Thursday, July 3, 2014 7:09 AM EDT. By Stacy Moniot, Anchor/Reporter - bio | email. The West Virginia Welcome ... Read more [...]
World Socialist Web Site – World Socialist Web Site
Fox 59World Socialist Web SiteWorld Socialist Web SiteBy Jerry White 3 July 2014. One worker was killed and several others injured in a chemical explosion Tuesday afternoon at the General Motors metal stamping plant in Marion, Indiana, about 60 miles northeast of Indianapolis. ... Emergency crews from the ...Man killed after explosion at General Motors plant in MarionFox 59GM says one worker killed, four hospitalized in metal plant explosionAutomotive NewsExplosion At General Motors Plant Leaves Read more [...]
Abbott Says Chemical Data “Challenging To Get” – CBS Local
CBS LocalAbbott Says Chemical Data “Challenging To Get”CBS LocalLast year, stockpiles of ammonium nitrate fueled a massive explosion at a fertilizer plant in West that killed 15 people and injured 200 others. The blast ... The Houston Chronicle said Thursday that of 20 requests the newspaper sent to companies and ...and more » Read more [...]
Worker killed in chemical explosion at Indiana GM plant – World Socialist Web Site
World Socialist Web SiteWorker killed in chemical explosion at Indiana GM plantWorld Socialist Web SiteWorkers inside the plant were shaken by the explosion, which took place in an area of the plant known as the “oil house.” Emergency crews from the Marion Fire Department reported that the explosion and subsequent spill involved a tank of chlorine ...Work resumes at Indiana General Motors plant after explosionWTHRMan killed after explosion at General Motors plant in MarionFox 59Explosion Read more [...]
HazMat responds after tanker leaks chemicals onto highway in Seabrook
Cleanup crews were busy Tuesday morning after chemicals from a tanker truck spilled onto the highway in Seabrook.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Why rail accidents won’t affect near term Bakken crude-by-rail
Read Why rail accidents won’t affect near term Bakken crude-by-rail on Market Realist.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Massive damage reported at Kansas ethanol plant
LIBERAL, Kan. (AP) — Authorities in southwest Kansas say the damage from an explosion at an ethanol plant could top $1 million.
Meth lab discovery leads to East Tulsa evacuations
The discovery of a meth lab at an East Tulsa home Tuesday evening lead to a more than three hour evacuation of nearby homes after an unidentified substance was found in a refrigerator in the garage of the same home.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Iroquois Co. 911 dispatcher risked lives! – Edgar County Watchdogs
Iroquois Co. 911 dispatcher risked lives!Edgar County Watchdogs... emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures. Clearly when a call comes in and the caller specifically requests the Fire Department for a chemical release they should dispatch the closest Fire Department at a minimum. Read more [...]
Corrosive Chemical Leak Closes I-79 Welcome Center in Monongalia County – WBOY-TV
Corrosive Chemical Leak Closes I-79 Welcome Center in Monongalia CountyWBOY-TVCorrosive Chemical Leak Closes I-79 Welcome Center in Monongalia County. Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2014 12:55 PM EDT. Updated: Wednesday, July 2, 2014 1:19 PM EDT. By Stacy Moniot, Anchor/Reporter - bio | email. The West Virginia Welcome ...and more » Read more [...]
New Report Details Consequences of RDD Attack Using Cobalt 60
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Evacuation Ordered, One Man Dead In Possible HazMat Situation In San Francisco
San Francisco firefighters and police responded this morning to a possible hazardous materials incident that has resulted in the death of one person in the city’s Richmond District, a fire official said.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Man killed after explosion at General Motors plant in Marion – Fox 59
Fox 59Man killed after explosion at General Motors plant in MarionFox 59By Tuesday night, all of the employees taken to the hospital were released, but they're still feeling the grief of losing a friend and a co-worker. GM made the decision ... The Marion Fire Chief said the explosion happened on the northwest side of the ...Investigation begins into fatal explosion at Marion GM plantWTHRGM says one worker killed, four hospitalized in metal plant explosionAutomotive News4 hurt, 1 critically in Indiana Read more [...]
Investigation begins into fatal explosion at Marion GM plant – WTHR
Headlines & Global NewsInvestigation begins into fatal explosion at Marion GM plantWTHRAn explosion at the General Motors Stamping Plant in Grant County killed one worker and injured eight others. ... Emergency crews say the explosion and subsequent chemical spill involved chlorine dioxide, which can be dangerous to the skin or if ...GM says one worker killed, four hospitalized in metal plant explosionAutomotive News4 hurt, 1 critically in Indiana GM plant blastFox NewsOne Worker Dies, Eight Read more [...]
One GM worker killed, five hospitalized in metal plant explosion, report says – Automotive News
One GM worker killed, five hospitalized in metal plant explosion, report saysAutomotive NewsThe local fire department is on site and emergency services have the situation under control, GM spokesman Bill Grotz said. The Web site for local ... The explosion involved the chemical chlorine dioxide, the station said, citing GM and fire department ... Read more [...]
4 hurt, 1 critically in blast at Marion GM plant – Kokomo Tribune
4 hurt, 1 critically in blast at Marion GM plantKokomo TribuneMarion — A fire chief says four employees have been hurt in a chemical explosion at the General Motors Co. metal-stamping plant in Marion. Marion Fire Department Assistant Chief Greg Yeakle says one of the workers has been rushed to Marion General ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials collection day Aug. 23 – Gladwin County Record
Hazardous materials collection day Aug. 23Gladwin County RecordSome household hazardous materials can lead to contamination of groundwater, well water or other water sources when spilled on the ground, poured down the drain or placed in trash containers. To prevent this, collected materials will be properly ... Read more [...]
4 hurt, 1 critically in Indiana GM plant blast – Indianapolis Star
4 hurt, 1 critically in Indiana GM plant blastIndianapolis StarMARION, Ind. — A fire chief says four employees have been hurt in a chemical explosion at the General Motors Corp. metal-stamping plant in Marion, Indiana. Marion Fire Department Assistant Chief Greg Yeakle says one of the workers has been rushed to ...and more » Read more [...]
Fire chief: 4 hurt, 1 critically in chemical explosion at GM stamping plant in … – The Republic
Fire chief: 4 hurt, 1 critically in chemical explosion at GM stamping plant in ...The RepublicMARION, Indiana — A fire chief says four employees have been hurt in a chemical explosion at the General Motors Corp. metal-stamping plant in Marion, Indiana. Marion Fire Department Assistant Chief Greg Yeakle says one of the workers has been rushed ...and more » Read more [...]
Morning Roundup: New OSU prez takes office, Ohio 3rd in hazardous spills, and … – Columbus Business First
Morning Roundup: New OSU prez takes office, Ohio 3rd in hazardous spills, and ...Columbus Business FirstNew OSU president ready to deal with budget, German firm building $60 million auto parts plant, Ohio ranks 3rd in U.S. for hazardous materials spills, industrial knife businesses merging, Country Pure Foods tries to get kids to drink their vegetables ...and more » Read more [...]
WEBINAR: Oil spill fingerprinting techniques
Tracking oil spills remains challenging due to multiple potential sources and release scenarios. This webinar presents both the main "classic" and "emerging" fingerprinting techniques that are used to evaluate the source(s) and age of oil...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Crude oil leak prompts Illinois highway closure
A hazardous material release prompted the closure of US 51 just north of Patoka, the Illinois Department of Transportation said Sunday.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Semi crashes into train, caustic vapor released – Weekly News Journal
Semi crashes into train, caustic vapor releasedWeekly News JournalOne gift planners hadn't counted on was that the City of Burley would be resurfacing the road along 27th Street from Overland Ave all the way out to the box plant at 50 West. This increased the difficulty for emergency crews trying to get to the scene ... Read more [...]
Chemical release prompts evacuations in East Dubuque – Dubuque Telegraph Herald
Chemical release prompts evacuations in East DubuqueDubuque Telegraph HeraldEAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — Emergency officials have evacuated at least two homes and one business after a chemical release occurred at a facility near the corner of Montgomery Avenue and Sinsinawa Avenue in East Dubuque. “Anything in the danger zone ... Read more [...]
Officials say East Dubuque chemical release no longer a threat – Dubuque Telegraph Herald
Officials say East Dubuque chemical release no longer a threatDubuque Telegraph HeraldUPDATE: EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — Emergency officials in East Dubuque have determined that a chemical release near the corner of Montgomery Avenue and Sinsinawa Avenue no longer poses a threat to the public. kAm%96 t2DE sF3FBF6 u:C6 s6A2CE>6?and more » Read more [...]
