Archive for Chemical Release
North Bennington finds PFOA in wells – Albany Times Union
North Bennington finds PFOA in wellsAlbany Times UnionWells in the town of Hoosick and water systems in nearby Petersburgh, Rensselaer County — where a Taconic Plastics plant is located — have also tested positive for the chemical, a man-made substance that is used to create nonstick coating and make ...and more » Read more [...]
Deadly plant blast puts spotlight on safety – Business Insurance
Deadly plant blast puts spotlight on safetyBusiness InsuranceThe April 2013 explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. in West, Texas, killed 12 emergency responders and three civilians and injured more than 260 others, according to the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. The explosion ... “The ... Read more [...]
Five fire crews attend chemical leak at Harwich International Port – East Anglian Daily Times
Five fire crews attend chemical leak at Harwich International PortEast Anglian Daily TimesFive fire crews attend chemical leak at Harwich International Port. 22:43 26 February 2016. Ellis Barker. Stock image. A five litre chemical spill at Harwich International Port prompted the attendance of five fire crews earlier this evening. Share link ...and more » Read more [...]
How the Flint River got so toxic – The Verge
How the Flint River got so toxicThe VergeAfter lumber came the paper mills, and chemical processing. As the forests ... (Oral accounts later cited in newspaper articles say oil on the Flint River caught fire at least two different times in the 1930s, but these stories aren't reflected in the ...and more » Read more [...]
EPA moves to tighten chemical plant safety rule – Charleston Gazette-Mail (subscription)
Charleston Gazette-Mail (subscription)EPA moves to tighten chemical plant safety ruleCharleston Gazette-Mail (subscription)Safety advocates have expressed dissatisfaction with the Obama administration's attention to chemical plant safety issues, saying that the response to a series of major fires, explosions and leaks has been disappointing. A coalition of groups has said ...and more » Read more [...]
1 person treated after chemical leak at Decatur plant – WAAY
WAAY1 person treated after chemical leak at Decatur plantWAAYThe Morgan County Emergency Management Agency confirms an early morning gas leak at a plant in Decatur. EMAs got a call around 4:00 am Thursday for a hydrogen fluoride spill at Diakin America Inc. in Decatur. Emergency crews are unsure what ...No injuries in 2 chemical incidents at Decatur plantsThe Decatur Dailyall 7 news articles » Read more [...]
No injuries in 2 chemical incidents at Decatur plants – The Decatur Daily
No injuries in 2 chemical incidents at Decatur plantsThe Decatur DailyTwo unrelated chemical incidents at Decatur plants this week temporarily halted operations, but didn't result in any injuries, safety officials said. An in-house emergency response team neutralized a chemical leak at the Decatur Daikin plant about 4 a ... Read more [...]
Decatur crews respond to gas leak at Daikin plant, chemical spill at Hexcel – AL.com
AL.comDecatur crews respond to gas leak at Daikin plant, chemical spill at HexcelAL.comDecatur emergency responders had their hands full Thursday morning with a gas leak at the Daikin America plant and a chemical spill at Hexcel Corporation. Work at the Daikin plant in Decatur was back to normal about an hour after an early morning gas ...and more » Read more [...]
American Synthetic Rubber: Spill not toxic, now contained – WHAS11.com
WHAS11.comAmerican Synthetic Rubber: Spill not toxic, now containedWHAS11.comThe chemical is a non-toxic solvent, like paint thinner. The tank was over pressurized so the emergency system kicked in and sprayed water to cool the tank back down, officials said. Officials said one building at the plant was evacuated, but no ...and more » Read more [...]
Crews hosing down rubber plant after containing chemical leak – WAVE 3
Crews hosing down rubber plant after containing chemical leakWAVE 3LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Emergency crews are on the scene of a chemical leak in Louisville. It was reported just after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, at American Synthetic Rubber, 4500 Camp Ground Rd, next to The Dow Chemical Company. Officials are not sure ... Read more [...]
Joyride train; formaldehyde in EPA building; 1953 sunken ship leaking oil – Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Daily StarJoyride train; formaldehyde in EPA building; 1953 sunken ship leaking oilArizona Daily StarVICTORVILLE, Calif. — San Bernardino County authorities say a woman arrested on suspicion of trying to steal a train told deputies she wanted to take a joy ride. The Daily Press reports deputies were called to the Victor Valley Transportation Center ... Read more [...]
Speaking in code: Does new emergency system go far enough to warn the public? – The Sarnia Journal
Speaking in code: Does new emergency system go far enough to warn the public?The Sarnia Journal“So right now, there is nothing compelling industry to advise the media of a wide range of incidents that may occur within the plant. “And with a Code 9 – people in Sarnia or St. Clair Township see a fire truck racing down to a chemical plant, and it ... Read more [...]
Traveling Back through the archives: Feb. 20-24 – Green Bay Press Gazette
Green Bay Press GazetteTraveling Back through the archives: Feb. 20-24Green Bay Press GazetteWhen a convicted sex offender was released and allowed to return to Sturgeon Bay the community turned out in concern for the safety of their families. Sturgeon Bay Police Chief Dan Trelka confirmed that the individual was still considered dangerous and ... Read more [...]
JP Morning Read 2/22/2016, Anti-Semitic Remarks By Hillary Precinct Captain In Navada ,How the US Fights … – JP Updates
JP UpdatesJP Morning Read 2/22/2016, Anti-Semitic Remarks By Hillary Precinct Captain In Navada ,How the US Fights ...JP UpdatesAlmost all of President Bashar Assad's huge store of chemical weapons has been dismantled following an American-Russian arrangement forced on the Syrian dictator in the summer of 2013.And Hezbollah, Israel's main adversary ... the insurgents stopped ... Read more [...]
Fire at Calaca LPG plant under control; residents still at evacuation centers – GMA News
GMA NewsFire at Calaca LPG plant under control; residents still at evacuation centersGMA NewsAfter almost two days, the fire at the liquefied petroleum gas plant of South Pacific Inc. in Calaca, Batangas has been declared under control. Residents however ... Two persons were reported injured—Mark Anthony Dechosa of Parañaque BFP who ...SPI's LPG storage facility hits fire, not Phoenix's depotManila BulletinFire hits locator at Phoenix Petroleum industrial park; operations suspendedBusinessWorld Read more [...]
TUB's wastewater treatment plant goes chlorine-free – Tullahoma News and Guardian
Tullahoma News and GuardianTUB's wastewater treatment plant goes chlorine-freeTullahoma News and GuardianSo we had to use another dangerous chemical, sulfur dioxide, to take the chlorine out,” said TUB Wastewater Department Manager Scott Young. “Instead ... Removing chlorine from the treatment plant represents an additional boon to TUB as a move away from ... Read more [...]
SPI's LPG storage facility hits fire, not Phoenix's depot – Manila Bulletin
Manila BulletinSPI's LPG storage facility hits fire, not Phoenix's depotManila BulletinThe local government of Calaca has declared a state of emergency following the fire and has moved 65 families directly affected by the disaster to a safer relocation site. ... It also hosts the steel manufacturing plant of Steel Asia Manufacturing Inc ...and more » Read more [...]
Middletown chemical leak contained, investigation underway – WLWT Cincinnati
WLWT CincinnatiMiddletown chemical leak contained, investigation underwayWLWT CincinnatiMiddletown police said a chemical leak at Pilot Chemical has been contained and the shelter in place has been lifted. Shelter in place in effect for residents near... Hazmat responds to chemical leak in Middletown; residents asked to shelter in place ...Chemical leak prompts lockdown at nearby elementary school in MiddletownWCPOChemical leak in Middletown containedCincinnati.comMiddletown PD: Chemical leak at Read more [...]
Middletown chemical leak detained, investigation underway – WLWT Cincinnati
WLWT CincinnatiMiddletown chemical leak detained, investigation underwayWLWT CincinnatiMiddletown police said a chemical leak at Pilot Chemical has been contained and the shelter in place has been lifted. Shelter in place in effect for residents near... Hazmat responds to chemical leak in Middletown; residents asked to shelter in place ...Chemical leak prompts lockdown at nearby elementary school in MiddletownWCPOLess than 50 gallons of chemicals spilled at Middletown facilityDayton Daily NewsChemical Read more [...]
Less than 50 gallons of chemicals spilled at Middletown facility – Dayton Daily News
Less than 50 gallons of chemicals spilled at Middletown facilityDayton Daily NewsPilot Chemical released the following statement regarding the spill: “We are aware that a chemical leak occurred shortly after 11 a.m. at our Middletown plant. Our team is actively working with city and fire department officials to ensure the safety of ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak prompts lockdown at nearby elementary school in Middletown – WCPO
WCPOChemical leak prompts lockdown at nearby elementary school in MiddletownWCPOMIDDLETOWN, Ohio – A chemical leak caused a nearby elementary school to lock down and police to call or area residents to take shelter Thursday. A tanker truck was unloading sulfur trioxide occurred at Pilot Chemical at 3439 Yankee Road in Middletown ... Read more [...]
Chemical leak in Middletown contained – Cincinnati.com
Cincinnati.comChemical leak in Middletown containedCincinnati.comMiddletown police report the chemical leak at the Pilot Chemical company is contained but nearby residents are advised to stay indoors. The leak was reported as a chemical spill of sulphur trioxide at Pilot Chemical, located at 3439 Yankee Road, at 11 ...Middletown PD: Chemical leak at Pilot Chemical containedWXIXMiddletown fire chief: SO3 leak contained, shelter in place liftedWLWT CincinnatiOfficial: Estimated 50 gallons of chemicals Read more [...]
Official: Estimated 50 gallons of chemicals spilled at Middletown facility – Dayton Daily News
WLWT CincinnatiOfficial: Estimated 50 gallons of chemicals spilled at Middletown facilityDayton Daily NewsPilot Chemical released the following statement regarding the spill: “We are aware that a chemical leak occurred shortly after 11 a.m. at our Middletown plant. Our team is actively working with city and fire department officials to ensure the safety of ...Middletown PD: Chemical leak at Pilot Chemical containedWXIXChemical leak in Middletown containedCincinnati.comMiddletown fire chief: Read more [...]
Middletown PD: Chemical leak at Pilot Chemical contained – WXIX
WLWT CincinnatiMiddletown PD: Chemical leak at Pilot Chemical containedWXIXMiddletown Fire has contained the chemical leak at Pilot Chemical on Yankee Road Thursday morning. Crews say the chemical was caused by a tanker truck leaking Sulphur Trioxide at around 11:13 a.m.. To ensure safety precautions, children at Amanda ...Middletown police say Pilot Chemical SO3 leak containedWLWT CincinnatiChemical leak in Middletown containedCincinnati.comPolice ask residents to shelter in place after chemical Read more [...]
Classes back in session at Middletown school after chemical leak – Dayton Daily News
Cincinnati.comClasses back in session at Middletown school after chemical leakDayton Daily NewsPilot Chemical released the following statement regarding the spill: “We are aware that a chemical leak occurred shortly after 11 a.m. at our Middletown plant. Our team is actively working with city and fire department officials to ensure the safety of ...Middletown Police issue shelter in place after chemical leak at Pilot Chemical on Yankee RoadWXIXChemical leak in Middletown containedCincinnati.comPolice Read more [...]
Leak that prompted shelter-in-place in Middletown contained – Dayton Daily News
Cincinnati.comLeak that prompted shelter-in-place in Middletown containedDayton Daily NewsPilot Chemical released the following statement regarding the spill: “We are aware that a chemical leak occurred shortly after 11 a.m. at our Middletown plant. Our team is actively working with city and fire department officials to ensure the safety of ...Middletown Police issue shelter in place after chemical leak at Pilot Chemical on Yankee RoadWXIXChemical leak in Middletown containedCincinnati.comPolice Read more [...]
Emergency agencies practice hazmat incident – Bowling Green Daily News
Bowling Green Daily NewsEmergency agencies practice hazmat incidentBowling Green Daily NewsThe Bowling Green Fire Department and the 41st Civil Support Unit out of Louisville enter the laboratory Wednesday during a hazardous material drill at the Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Water Treatment Plant. Multiple agencies participated in the ... Read more [...]
Middletown Police issue shelter in place after chemical leak at Pilot Chemical on Yankee Road – WXIX
WDTNMiddletown Police issue shelter in place after chemical leak at Pilot Chemical on Yankee RoadWXIXMiddletown Police have issued a shelter in place after a reported chemical leak at Pilot Chemical on Yankee Road. Residents are being ordered to stay out of the area and police. Police have blocked off Yankee Road between Oxford State and Todhunter ...Chemical leak prompts shelter-in-place at Middletown schoolDayton Daily NewsPolice ask residents to shelter in place after chemical leak in MiddletownWDTNPolice Read more [...]
Residents near Pilot Chemical: Shelter in place due to chemical leak – WLWT Cincinnati
WLWT CincinnatiResidents near Pilot Chemical: Shelter in place due to chemical leakWLWT CincinnatiResidents near Pilot Chemical: Shelter in place due to chemical leak. Nearby roads closed, officers on scene at nearby elementary school. UPDATED 12:27 PM EST Feb 18, 2016. Tweet · NEXT STORY. Police: Wrong-way driver in I-71 crash charged with ... Read more [...]
Chemical leak prompts shelter-in-place at Middletown school – Dayton Daily News
Chemical leak prompts shelter-in-place at Middletown schoolDayton Daily NewsAccording to Middletown officials, the shelter-in-place at Amanda Elementary was prompted because of a chemical leak that occurred about 11:12 a.m. at Pilot Chemical Company, 3439 Yankee Road. Hazmat units from Middletown are on the scene and ... Read more [...]
Ex-Executive Jailed To 1 Month Over West Virginia Chemical Leak – Lawyer Herald
Lawyer HeraldEx-Executive Jailed To 1 Month Over West Virginia Chemical LeakLawyer HeraldAll officials responsible for West Virginia's chemical leak are now sentenced over pollution charges. An ex-executive in-charge of a West Virginia chemical tank farm is the last of the six officials sentenced over the chemical spill. Gary Southern will ...Former Freedom president sentenced to prison for role in chemical spillHNN Huntingtonnews.netall 51 news articles » Read more [...]
BGMU puts on training exercise in case of chemical attack – WBKO
WBKOBGMU puts on training exercise in case of chemical attackWBKOBGMU puts on training exercise in case of chemical attack ... Bowling Green, Ky Early this morning Warren County Emergency Management and Bowling Green Municipal Utilities hosted a simulation of a chlorine leak in the water supply. The purpose of the ... Read more [...]
Death by pollution: Delhi's fight for clean air – KSPR
Death by pollution: Delhi's fight for clean airKSPRIn 2014, the World Health Organization released data on air quality in 1,600 cities, and Delhi was found to have the highest concentration of particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers, also called PM 2.5. The air in ... Los Angeles used to be so ...and more » Read more [...]
Death by pollution: Delhi's fight for clean air – WPTZ The Champlain Valley
Death by pollution: Delhi's fight for clean airWPTZ The Champlain ValleyIn 2014, the World Health Organization released data on air quality in 1,600 cities, and Delhi was found to have the highest concentration of particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers, also called PM 2.5. The air in ... Los Angeles used to be so ...and more » Read more [...]
Adelaide high school 'chemical leak' determined to be just 'a bad smell' after two teachers taken to hospital – 9news.com.au
9news.com.auAdelaide high school 'chemical leak' determined to be just 'a bad smell' after two teachers taken to hospital9news.com.auA chemical leak at a high school in Adelaide's eastern suburbs turns out to have been a false alarm. Emergency crews were called to Marryatville High School around 9.45am to attend to a suspected hydrogen sulfide leak. Tracy Alexander. Follow ... Read more [...]
Rise in Hash Oil and Cannabis Wax – KFDX
KFDXRise in Hash Oil and Cannabis WaxKFDXThis weekend at the scene of a house fire, officers in Lawton did come across numerous items often used in butane oil labs such as PVC pipe, filters, marijuana and empty cans of butane. It's made by stuffing pipes or containers with ground marijuana ... Read more [...]
Industrial operations and their workers throughout south Louisiana are fortunate to have Baton Rouge General's … – Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Greater Baton Rouge Business ReportIndustrial operations and their workers throughout south Louisiana are fortunate to have Baton Rouge General's ...Greater Baton Rouge Business ReportMy shirt was on fire. There was a wet slab outside, I stopped and rolled on my side, [but] I couldn't get the flames out. One of my operators saw me and came to my aid. By then, I guess the liquid burned itself out.” As soon as the fire was detected, a ... Read more [...]
The Flint water crisis, explained – Vox
VoxThe Flint water crisis, explainedVoxIt ended with the declaration of a federal state of emergency after as many as 8,000 children were exposed to a poisonous element that will have lifelong effects on their brain and nervous systems. ... General Motors stopped using the water in its ...Flint water tests to track change in lead levelsLaurel Leader Callall 1,049 news articles » Read more [...]
Spartanburg fire officials observe big changes in profession – Sacramento Bee
Spartanburg fire officials observe big changes in professionSacramento BeeThe fire trucks carried air packs, he said, but those were used in cases of chemical fires. If his crew was responding to an emergency at a chemical plant, Bill Hall said they would wear the air packs. Otherwise, they stayed on the truck untouched. "I ...and more » Read more [...]
Commentary: Lessons of Love Canal – Albany Times Union