Archive for Chemical Release
22 monitored after fluid leak at DuPont facility – Richmond.com
Richmond.com22 monitored after fluid leak at DuPont facilityRichmond.comChesterfield firefighters responded to chemical leak at DuPont facility off Jefferson Davis Highway on Monday, April 27, 2015. ........................ ADVERTISEMENT ...................... Posted: Monday, April 27, 2015 7:40 pm. 22 monitored after ...Employees evacuated, chemical spill contained after leak at DuPont Zytel plantWRIC2 firefighters, 20 others taken to hospital in Chesterfield DuPont leakWWBT NBC12 NewsChemical leaks Read more [...]
Minor injuries, no chemical leak in tractor-truck crash – Journal Times
Journal TimesMinor injuries, no chemical leak in tractor-truck crashJournal TimesJoseph King, the driver of the truck, talks on his cellphone Monday afternoon after his truck tipped over during an accident involving the box truck and tractor pulling tanks of ammonia near the intersection of Borgardt Road and Highway C.and more » Read more [...]
UPDATED: Roads to remain closed in Lower Providence into the evening – The Mercury
UPDATED: Roads to remain closed in Lower Providence into the eveningThe MercuryLower Providence police, firefighters and emergency services were dispatched to the scene shortly before 6 a.m. and the Montgomery County Hazardous Materials Response Team was called in due to the leakage of a white powder from drums inside the trailer ...and more » Read more [...]
2 firefighters, 20 others taken to hospital in Chesterfield DuPont leak – WWBT NBC12 News
Richmond.com2 firefighters, 20 others taken to hospital in Chesterfield DuPont leakWWBT NBC12 NewsA total of 22 people, including two firefighters, have been taken to the hospital following a chemical leak at DuPont's Zytel plant, according to Chesterfield Fire officials. DuPont officials say crews have contained the leak to the plant, which was ...5 DuPont employees taken to hospital for evaluation after chemical leakRichmond.comall 5 news articles » Read more [...]
Employees evacuated, chemical spill contained after leak at DuPont Zytel plant – WRIC
WRICEmployees evacuated, chemical spill contained after leak at DuPont Zytel plantWRICCHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) — Fire crews and authorities responded to a chemical leak at the Richmond Zytel Plant Monday. More than 100 employees were evacuated and at least five were transported to the hospital. Around 10:45 Monday morning, both ...5 DuPont employees taken to hospital for evaluation after chemical leakRichmond.comall 5 news articles » Read more [...]
5 DuPont employees taken to hospital for evaluation after chemical leak – Richmond.com
5 DuPont employees taken to hospital for evaluation after chemical leakRichmond.comFive employees of a DuPont facility off Jefferson Davis Highway were taken to a local hospital for evaluation after apparently being exposed to vapor from a leak of liquid heating fluid, authorities said. Richmond and Chesterfield fire crews were ...and more » Read more [...]
La. Appellate Court Affirms Judgment for Plaintiffs in Chemical Release Case – HarrisMartin Publishing
La. Appellate Court Affirms Judgment for Plaintiffs in Chemical Release CaseHarrisMartin PublishingGRETNA, La. –– A Louisiana appellate court has affirmed a finding of liability and awards of damages to plaintiffs who brought claims against Evans Harvey Corp. for injuries they allegedly sustained as a result of a chemical release. In the April 15 ... Read more [...]
Stunning rise in hospitalizations from synthetic marijuana: Report – Nature World Report
Stunning rise in hospitalizations from synthetic marijuana: ReportNature World ReportSold under many names, including K2, fake weed, Yucatan Fire, Skunk, Moon Rocks, and others — and labeled "not for human consumption" — these products contain dried, shredded plant material and chemical additives that are responsible for their ...and more » Read more [...]
Fire hydrant testing planned in Aurora – Chicago Tribune
Fire hydrant testing planned in AuroraChicago TribuneAppointments can be made to pick up a free bottle at Central Station, 75 N. Broadway Ave., 630-256-4000; Station 3, 600 W. Indian Trail Road, 630-256-4030; Station 5, 730 Hill Ave., 630-256-5050; and City of Aurora Water Treatment Plant, 1110 Aurora ... Read more [...]
First responders practice disaster search and rescue skills – SunHerald.com
SunHerald.comFirst responders practice disaster search and rescue skillsSunHerald.comTeams were tasked with searching for victims in fictional homes, businesses and a chemical plant. PAT SULLIVAN ... There are 110 people on STAR Team 3 and Wiggins Fire Chief Jody Hatten leads the team of first responders that encompasses the area of ... Read more [...]
Looking back: April 24, 2015 – Shelbyville Sentinel News
Looking back: April 24, 2015Shelbyville Sentinel NewsFirefighters and chemical company workers contained a small chlorine gas leak at the old Louise's Fat Free Potato Chips factory on Isaac Shelby Drive.... Dr. Angelito Samson, a ... Marsha Puckett James, general manager of Landmark Web Press in ... Read more [...]
K2 overdoses on the rise in New London – theday.com
K2 overdoses on the rise in New Londontheday.comNew London — Emergency medical service providers report a recent spike in the number of overdoses caused by so-called synthetic marijuana, marketed as K2 and Spice among other names. While occasional increases in the ... The New London Fire Department ... Read more [...]
Agency Investigating Chemical Release at Pittsburg Dow Chemical Plant – KQED
abc7news.comAgency Investigating Chemical Release at Pittsburg Dow Chemical PlantKQEDAgency Investigating Chemical Release at Pittsburg Dow Chemical Plant. Dow Chemical's Pittsburg plant occupies a waterfront site just west of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. (Google Maps). By Ted Goldberg Mar 27, 2015. Share. Share on Facebook ...Health advisory lifted after Dow Chemical release in Pittsburgabc7news.comPittsburg: Dow Chemical release early Friday prompts health alertContra Costa TimesDow cleans Read more [...]
Chemical Odor Prompts Sickness, Evacuations in Montgomery County – NBC 10 Philadelphia
NBC 10 PhiladelphiaChemical Odor Prompts Sickness, Evacuations in Montgomery CountyNBC 10 PhiladelphiaA chemical leak forced 50 families in Trooper, Montgomery County to leave their homes when chlorine coming from a local business got into the air. (Published Thursday, Apr 23, 2015). Updated 13 minutes ago. A strong chemical odor prompted evacuations ...and more » Read more [...]
County wants plant owner to cover blast costs – Ventura County Star
Ventura County StarCounty wants plant owner to cover blast costsVentura County StarVentura County officials said they will file a claim seeking reimbursement for the public costs of responding to a chemical explosion at a waste water plant near Santa Paula from the private owner. County Assistant Executive Officer Matt Carroll said ... Read more [...]
Awaiting the arrival of proposed revisions to OSHA PSM and EPA's RMP rules … – Lexology (registration)
Awaiting the arrival of proposed revisions to OSHA PSM and EPA's RMP rules ...Lexology (registration)[4] The 1983 proposal focused on unique drilling/servicing concerns (rig siting, emergency escape, safe handling of drilling fluids, respiratory protection for hydrogen sulfide, confined space as in cellars or pits, etc.) and did not contain PSM type ... Read more [...]
Chemical leak at Tinker Air Force Base – kfor.com
kfor.comChemical leak at Tinker Air Force Basekfor.comMIDWEST CITY — The Tinker Air Force Base gate has been closed due to a reported chemical leak Wednesday. There was a small leak of a chemical inside a tractor-trailer at the Truck Gate at 12:19 p.m., according to a press release from Tinker AFB. Read more [...]
Man hospitalized after fall into acid tank at Mosaic plant in Riverview – Tampabay.com
Man hospitalized after fall into acid tank at Mosaic plant in RiverviewTampabay.comThe accident happened about 3:30 a.m. at the Mosaic Company plant near U.S. Highway 41 and Riverview Drive. The man, whose name was not released, was preparing a 12-foot tank full of phosphoric acid for maintenance, said Mosaic spokesman Richard ...and more » Read more [...]
5 more spice cases treated at hospital – Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat
5 more spice cases treated at hospitalPhiladelphia Neshoba DemocratSince April 2, 2015, there have been 317 reports of spice-related emergency room visits from Mississippi hospitals in the following counties: Adams, Amite, Clay, Coahoma, Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Hinds, Jackson, Jefferson, ...and more » Read more [...]
April 22, 2015 in SA Investing // Anchor Capital: Essential market review, 22 … – BizNews
BizNewsApril 22, 2015 in SA Investing // Anchor Capital: Essential market review, 22 ...BizNewsMeanwhile, the Iran President, Hassan Rouhan, asked for an immediate cease fire of Saudi Arabian-led airstrikes on Yemen, as a new round of attacks hit the Yemeni capital of Sana yesterday. .... project management company announced that it has been ... Read more [...]
Smokestack "burp" caused hazardous chemical release at DuPont plant – SunHerald.com
Smokestack "burp" caused hazardous chemical release at DuPont plantSunHerald.comDELISLE -- Authorities responded to a hazardous chemical released into the air Tuesday morning at the DuPont chemical plant. Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy said DuPont officials notified his office that about 1,000 pounds of ... Read more [...]
Chemical accidentally released into air at DuPont plant – SunHerald.com
Chemical accidentally released into air at DuPont plantSunHerald.comDELISLE -- Authorities responded to an accidental chemical release this morning at the DuPont chemical plant. Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy said DuPont officials notified his office that about 1,000 pounds of titanium ... Read more [...]
County authorizes more clean up at site of explosion – Ventura County Star
Ventura County StarCounty authorizes more clean up at site of explosionVentura County StarVentura County officials said this week that they've issued an emergency use authorization to do more clean up at a site near Santa Paula where a truck exploded in November. About 1,000 gallons of liquid organic peroxide spilled and burned after the ... Read more [...]
Chemical Hazards in Your Backyard – Truth-Out
Chemical Hazards in Your BackyardTruth-OutAs the second anniversary of the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion nears, this report asks the question that haunted the community in the aftermath of the tragedy: why didn't the people who arrived to help fight the fire know that extremely ...and more » Read more [...]
The Greening of the World's Ports – TakePart
TakePartThe Greening of the World's PortsTakePartThe Port Metro Vancouver is the fourth-largest port in North America and seems like a good neighbor, despite recent accidents such as a chemical fire on the container docks and an oil spill from an anchored ship. Along with other North American .... In ...and more » Read more [...]
Hudson Valley lawmaker activities – Poughkeepsie Journal
Hudson Valley lawmaker activitiesPoughkeepsie JournalActivities: At Poughkeepsie office, met with constituents to hear their concerns about high taxes in Arlington and Fairview fire districts, and with local teachers and NYSUT representative to discuss education issues in recently passed budget ... Read more [...]
1 injured in chemical explosion at Monroe plant – WDTN
1 injured in chemical explosion at Monroe plantWDTNEmergency crews were called to Alfrebro on Reed Rd. in Monroe for an explosion. (Photo/WLWT). MONROE, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a ... Authorities didn't release the name of the worker and said the worker's condition wasn't immediately known. Chief ...and more » Read more [...]
Mt. Juliet fire chief plans 'form-fitting' department (with video) – Lebanon Democrat
Lebanon DemocratMt. Juliet fire chief plans 'form-fitting' department (with video)Lebanon DemocratAsk Mt. Juliet fire Chief Jamie Luffman what he thinks about his job, and he'll tell you he's a lucky man. By Sara McManamy-Johnson ... For 17 years, Luffman served on the fire brigade at DuPont full-time while also working part-time for the Wilson ... Read more [...]
Two Years After West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion, Are Workers Any Safer … – In These Times
In These TimesTwo Years After West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion, Are Workers Any Safer ...In These TimesOn April 17, 2013, a massive fire and explosion tore through the West Fertilizer plant in West, Texas, killing 15 people—including 10 volunteer firefighters—and injuring more than 200. ... In a report released this week, the Center for Effective ...West, Texas BluesThe Texas Observer2 years after blast, West survivor says 'it's tough every day'Fort Worth Star TelegramTwo Years Read more [...]
WPBFR: Chemical leak at Palm Club apartments in West Palm Beach – WPTV.com
WPTV.comWPBFR: Chemical leak at Palm Club apartments in West Palm BeachWPTV.comWest Palm Beach Fire Rescue crews are at the scene of a chemical leak at the Palm Club apartments at Green Pine Boulevard near Military Trail. West Palm Beach Fire Rescue has nine units at the scene. This is a developing story. More information will be ...and more » Read more [...]
Agencies confirm chemical release at International Paper – South Strand news
Agencies confirm chemical release at International PaperSouth Strand newsReports show on March 27, International Paper released roughly 106 pounds of methyl mercaptan. (Staff photo by Taylor Griffith/South Strand News). Multiple national, state and local agencies were contacted after a chemical known to be toxic in high ... Read more [...]
Hospital staffer attends unique hands-on disaster training – Alexandria Echo Press
Alexandria Echo PressHospital staffer attends unique hands-on disaster trainingAlexandria Echo PressShane Carlberg, security supervisor and co-chair for emergency preparedness at Douglas County Hospital, took part in training like the one pictured here at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Alabama. Carlberg said they ran through scenarios ... Read more [...]
Chemical Hazards in Our Backyards: Has Much Changed Since West, Texas? – EHS Today
Chemical Hazards in Our Backyards: Has Much Changed Since West, Texas?EHS TodayApril 17, 2015 is the two-year anniversary of the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas that claimed the lives of 15 people and injured 200 others. ... Through a new interactive map and report, “Chemical Hazards in Your Backyard: Do Your First ...and more » Read more [...]
2 years after blast, West survivor says 'it's tough every day' – Fort Worth Star Telegram
2 years after blast, West survivor says 'it's tough every day'Fort Worth Star Telegram... April, survived —while others around them died. The Conaways, he's a paramedic and she's an emergency medical technician, were outside the fertilizer plant when it exploded, but were shielded by the driver's side door of their ambulance. .... Also ... Read more [...]
Aurora College's YK campus to reopen following chemical leak – My Yellowknife Now
My Yellowknife NowAurora College's YK campus to reopen following chemical leakMy Yellowknife NowThe campus at the Northern United Place building was closed for much of Wednesday due to a significant leak of propylene glycol – an antifreeze used in the building's boiler system. The spill was the result of a valve exploding on Tuesday night. But ... Read more [...]
Possible police station sites dwindle to a few – Valley Breeze
Possible police station sites dwindle to a fewValley BreezeEliminated at the panel's fifth meeting Monday were: Schofield Farm on Nate Whipple Road, the Ephpheta House land at the bottom of Manville Road, Diamond Hill Park, and the former Pacific Anchor chemical plant at 1226 Mendon Road that's part of a ... Read more [...]
US Attorney sets up site for potential chemical leak victims – Charleston Daily Mail
US Attorney sets up site for potential chemical leak victimsCharleston Daily MailPotential victims of the Jan. 9, 2014, chemical spill now have a central location to access information. U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin announced the website www.justice.gov/usao-sdwv/chemical-spill Wednesday. In accordance with the Crime Victims' Rights ...and more » Read more [...]
Crews continue to clean up Ammonia, train cars near Colorado Springs power … – Colorado Springs Gazette
Crews continue to clean up Ammonia, train cars near Colorado Springs power ...Colorado Springs Gazette... Martin Drake power plant in downtown Colorado Springs when the train, headed for Denver, derailed with several cars spilling out the chemical into 3-foot piles. Initially, 38 firefighters responded in case the ammonia were to catch fire said ...and more » Read more [...]
Four bills aim to prevent another West explosion – Fort Worth Star Telegram
Fort Worth Star TelegramFour bills aim to prevent another West explosionFort Worth Star TelegramInvestigators sift through the debris of West fertilizer plant on May 2, 2013. The state Legislature is considering three bills to regulate the storage and inspection of ammonium nitrate, and a fourth bill to establish a statewide notification system ...Possible New Laws Considered 2 Years After West ExplosionCBS LocalPossible new laws considered 2 years after West blastHouston Chronicleall 16 news articles » Read more [...]
Officials: 'Spice' very dangerous – Daily Sentinel Star
Officials: 'Spice' very dangerousDaily Sentinel StarSince April 2, 97 cases have been reported to the Mississippi Poison Control Center, and more than 20 counties throughout the state are reporting emergency room admissions from this dangerous synthetic drug designed to mimic the effects of marijuana. Read more [...]
