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Coast Guard, hazmat crews clean up diesel fuel spill at Harbour Towne Marina … – Muskegon Chronicle – MLive.com
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Coast Guard, hazmat crews clean up diesel fuel spill at Harbour Towne Marina ...Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.comFirefighters and hazardous materials technicians used absorbent pads and booms to clean up the fuel around the marina. The U.S. Coast Guard was planning to send a boat crew from Grand Haven with floating booms to soak up the fuel on the water.
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In the Wake of West, Texas: 1000 Toxic Chemical Accidents You Have Not … – Truth-Out
In the Wake of West, Texas: 1000 Toxic Chemical Accidents You Have Not ...Truth-Out(Photo: Michael Stravato / The New York Times) The April 17 explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, that killed 15 people and injured 200 was perhaps one of the most severe chemical accidents of its kind in recent memory, but it was by no means ...
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Hwy 12 between Murdock and DeGraff remains closed, possibly until Sunday – Swift County Monitor
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Hwy 12 between Murdock and DeGraff remains closed, possibly until SundaySwift County Monitor“This closing could be for another four days due to the careful process to ensure all personnel's safety in this matter,” the Swift County Sheriff's Office stated in a news release shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday. Meanwhile ... In addition the sheriff ...School evacuated after truck hauling anhydrous ammonia hits trainJamestown Sunall 31 news articles »
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3 Texas Workers Hospitalized and 4 Others Treated and Released Due to a … – WorkersCompensation.com (press release)
3 Texas Workers Hospitalized and 4 Others Treated and Released Due to a ...WorkersCompensation.com (press release)3 Texas Workers Hospitalized and 4 Others Treated and Released Due to a December 2012 Fire ... The Conroe plant inspection was expanded to include the national emphasis program on Process Safety Management Covered Chemical Facilities. ... The serious ...
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Morning Brief — May 8, 2013 – iPolitics.ca (subscription)
Morning Brief — May 8, 2013iPolitics.ca (subscription)MPs held an emergency debate on Syria last night, but Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird is making it clear Canadian Forces won't get involved in the country's conflict just yet. He stressed the urgency of determining whether Syria is using chemical ...
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On Ammonium Nitrate, Big Coal Is Guilty, Too | The Nation – The Nation. (blog)
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On Ammonium Nitrate, Big Coal Is Guilty, Too | The NationThe Nation. (blog)The chemical, which was stored in large amounts at the West Fertilizer Co., is used to make fertilizer. It's also used by ... GRITtv was in Central Appalachia the week after the Boston Marathon bombing and the West, Texas, fire. While terrorism of ...
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Hazmat teams clean transmission fluid leak – The Daily News Journal
Hazmat teams clean transmission fluid leakThe Daily News JournalMURFREESBORO — A chemical spill at the Shell station on Miller Road off Epps Mill Road has been cleared after Hazmat teams responded to the area this afternoon. A private firm was called in to clean up the spill, which turned out to be transmission fluid.and more »
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Windsor officials not thrilled with hazardous materials crossing Ambassador … – MLive.com
Windsor officials not thrilled with hazardous materials crossing Ambassador ...MLive.comThe Michigan Department of Transportation, which is responsible for designated routes for hazardous materials, is holding a public comment period through May 27. Last month, a public hearing in Detroit drew mostly skepticism that allowing hazardous ...Windsor Questions Moroun Plan To Allow HazMat Loads On BridgeDeadline Detroitall 2 news articles »
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Who keeps tabs on region's dangerous chemicals? – Beaumont Enterprise
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Who keeps tabs on region's dangerous chemicals?Beaumont EnterpriseHowever, an ingredient of ammonium nitrate is anhydrous ammonia and there are local plants that make that chemical. There are railroad tank cars laden with the hazardous material and those cars are marked with required placards. How do first responders ...Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Caused By Store Of Ammonium NitrateFox News LatinoAmmonium nitrate was explosive in West plant blastKENS 5 TVRecent editorials Read more [...]
New tech saves time, money for first responders – Springfield News Sun
New tech saves time, money for first respondersSpringfield News SunThat, officials said, will help emergency workers better understand what they're dealing with, like what might be in a manufacturing facility, and know what equipment, like the length of fire hose they'll need before they get to the scene, which ...
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Reporter's Notebook – Board of Supes, May 7: West Nile Virus; Firefighter … – A News Cafe
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Reporter's Notebook – Board of Supes, May 7: West Nile Virus; Firefighter ...A News Cafe... around drainage and other water sources; distribution of mosquito fish that eat mosquitos and can live in ponds, waste water treatment plants, stock ponds, water troughs and other water features; and use of chemical controls including larvicides ...
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Berwyn first responder receives mass casualty training – Main Line
Berwyn first responder receives mass casualty trainingMain LineTo that end, the Berwyn Fire Company EMS captain spent four days in mid-April undergoing intensive training at the federal Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Ala. Griesser, 30, of ... The other classes were: Hospital Emergency Response ...
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Applied Research Associates helps first responders with FiRST app
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What Went Wrong in West, Texas?
A look at which agencies were in charge of regulating the plant and who's investigating the explosion.
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A Derailed Train in Belgium Releases Toxic Acrylonitrile into the Air
Six of the thirteen carriages of the cargo train releasing in the atmosphere fumes of the toxic substance Acrylonitrile.
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Fire damages Berken Energy in Fort Collins; Hazmat team called to site
Hazardous materials experts have been called to an energy company that was the scene of a 2-alarm fire on Monday morning.
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Chemical leak prompts Seattle community center evacuation – MyNorthwest.com
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Chemical leak prompts Seattle community center evacuationMyNorthwest.comFirefighters were called to the SW Community Center at 2801 SW Thistle St after a a 300 gallon tank of sodium hypochlorite sprung a leak, according to spokesman Kyle Moore. "We evacuated the pool, a southwest teen life center and also a neighborhood ...Chemical leak evacuates Southwest Pool/Teen Life Center; no one hurt; will ...West Seattle Blog (blog)all 4 news articles »
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Chemical leak evacuates Southwest Pool/Teen Life Center; blocks traffic; no … – West Seattle Blog (blog)
Chemical leak evacuates Southwest Pool/Teen Life Center; blocks traffic; no ...West Seattle Blog (blog)5:03 PM: Seattle Fire crews have evacuated Southwest Pool and Teen Life Center because of what was dispatched as a hazardous-materials situation. 5:08 PM UPDATE: It's described on the scanner as a suspected chlorine leak. Traffic is also blocked off in ...and more »
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Tons of hazardous materials collected Saturday – Daily Astorian
Tons of hazardous materials collected SaturdayDaily AstorianThe line of residents queuing up for the hazardous materials collection on Saturday reached more than one-quarter mile long by the start time of 9 a.m. The waiting time gradually grew shorter, as volunteers worked at an efficient pace during the event.and more »
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Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Caused By Store Of Ammonium Nitrate – Fox News Latino
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Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Caused By Store Of Ammonium NitrateFox News LatinoAccording to Rachel Moreno, spokeswoman for the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office, a spot where the ammonium nitrate was stored is now a 90-foot-wide crater. So far, the ignition source for the explosive chemical remains a mystery. Findings on the ...Ammonium Nitrate Was Explosive In West Fertilizer Plant Blast - Huffington PostHuffington PostAmmonium nitrate was explosive in West, Texas, plant blastal.comAmmonium Read more [...]
Hazardous Materials Summit Underway – WTAJ
Hazardous Materials Summit UnderwayWTAJ... make sure agencies are prepared to work together on any dangerous situations that should arise. Attending the gathering were representatives from pubic and private organizations that are involved in using, storing and manufacturing hazardous materials.
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Government Watchdog Publishes Critical Report on TSCA
The Government Accountability Office was recently asked to evaluate EPA’s efforts to strengthen its management of chemicals. This report determines
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Police Respond to Alleged Bio-Hazard in front of Wheeling Hospital
Police are responding to a biohazard in front of Wheeling Hospital after a man claimed to have swallowed bio hazardous material, according to officials.
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Bill would prevent transportation of hazardous materials down Apple Street – St. Charles Herald Guide
Bill would prevent transportation of hazardous materials down Apple StreetSt. Charles Herald GuideThe Apple Street corridor between River Road and Airline Highway has long been utilized as a transportation route for semis carrying hazardous materials to and from local plants. Norco Civic Association President Sal Digirolamo said he has worked on ...
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Ammonium Nitrate Was Explosive In West Fertilizer Plant Blast – Huffington Post – Huffington Post
Ammonium Nitrate Was Explosive In West Fertilizer Plant Blast - Huffington PostHuffington PostThe finding was expected, and officials had said they were focusing their investigation on the explosive chemical used in many fertilizers, said Rachel Moreno, spokeswoman for the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office. A spot where the ammonium nitrate was ...
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Ammonium nitrate was what exploded at Texas plant: fire marshal – CTV News
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Ammonium nitrate was what exploded at Texas plant: fire marshalCTV News... plant is what exploded on April 17, killing 14 people and injuring hundreds. The finding was expected, and officials had said they were focusing their investigation on the explosive chemical used in many fertilizers, said Rachel Moreno, spokeswoman ...Ammonium nitrate was explosive in West plant blastSTLtoday.comall 14 news articles »
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Keystone XL Oil Refineries Would Produce 'Extra Dose' Of Pollution, Activist Warns – Huffington Post
Keystone XL Oil Refineries Would Produce 'Extra Dose' Of Pollution, Activist WarnsHuffington PostWherever this unconventional variety is refined, Kelley and other advocates worry, local residents will endure increased day-to-day emissions, emergency flaring, toxic byproducts such as petroleum coke, and risks of explosions like the one that rocked ...and more »
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OF RISK AND REWARD – Great Bend Tribune – Great Bend Tribune
OF RISK AND REWARD - Great Bend TribuneGreat Bend TribuneThe nagging question as the ATF sifts through the rubble is what exactly happened the evening of April 17 at the West Chemical and Fertilizer Company. ... Prior to SARA, emergency planners only looked at weather, fire and traffic disasters, Miller said.and more »
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Representatives call for CFATS review – Fierce Homeland Security
Representatives call for CFATS reviewFierce Homeland SecurityTwo representatives are urging the White House to appoint a Blue Ribbon Commission to examine the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program, including the possibility that CFATS should expand in scope to cover facility safety. In a May 2 ...
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Ammonium nitrate was explosive in West plant blast – Fort Worth Star Telegram
Ammonium nitrate was explosive in West plant blastFort Worth Star TelegramAmmonium nitrate was explosive in West plant blast. Posted Monday, May. 06, 2013 Updated 0 comments Print ... But State Fire Marshal's Office spokeswoman Rachel Moreno says it's still undetermined what touched off the explosive chemical used in many ...and more »
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Amerijet Announces Full Service Hazardous Materials Shipping – ThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release)
Amerijet Announces Full Service Hazardous Materials ShippingThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release)With Amerijet, shippers can send hazardous materials to and from approved countries in accordance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations. This includes items in all nine classes, including (1) explosives; ...and more »
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Body found in parked SUV in White Marsh
Baltimore County police said a man was found dead in Chevy Blazer in White Marsh Saturday morning.
HAZMAT team detonates chemical at Miramar Landfill
San Diego Fire-Rescue's HAZMAT team had to be called out to destroy liquid hazardous material dropped off Saturday at Miramar Landfill north of state Route 52 at 5180 Convoy St., according to a broadcast news report.
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Chemical of the month – Ammonia
Chemical of the Month reviewing the HazMat IQ System for the response to Ammonia.
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Deadly toxic train fire in Belgium
Two people die and 14 others are injured as a train carrying toxic and flammable chemicals derails, causing a major fire near the Belgian city of Ghent.
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Fertilizer plant blast: How lax security hints at regulatory gaps in Texas – Yahoo! News
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Fertilizer plant blast: How lax security hints at regulatory gaps in TexasYahoo! News“The reality is there's plenty of chemical plants out in the open that terrorists can strike if they really want to do this,” says Erik Loomis, a historian at the University of Rhode Island who has followed the aftermath in West. ... Texas regulations ...Texas plant that blew up carried $1M policyPalm Beach Postall 72 news articles »
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BREAKING : Train derails in Lytle ; no hazardous materials involved – KENS 5 TV
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BREAKING : Train derails in Lytle ; no hazardous materials involvedKENS 5 TVThe Lytle Police Department confirmed that the train was pulling empty propane tank containers and was not hauling any hazardous materials. A Union Pacific spokesman said the area wad secured and there was no danger to the community. No injuries ...and more »
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Pressure Cooker, Chemicals Found In Home During Drug Search
The Hazardous Material Team in Greensboro has cleared a home of potential explosive devices and material.
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Hazardous materials found in vehicle at Pensacola Beach
Small stretch of Via de Luna east of Portofino that was closed as a precaution has reopened.
Oil tank explodes near Denham Springs, homes evacuated
An oil tank has exploded near Denham Springs and homes are being evacuated.
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