Archive for Chemical Release
Taminco apologizes to neighbors for fishy odor – Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola News JournalTaminco apologizes to neighbors for fishy odorPensacola News JournalUpdate 2:25 p.m. Jan. 6: Residents on Garcon Point reported smelling the "fishy" odor again today that's linked to the chemical leak at the Pace Taminco plant on Sunday. Brandy Smith, DEP spokeswoman, said the state agency has received a number of ... Read more [...]
EPA probes leak at Sydney chemical plant – SBS
EPA probes leak at Sydney chemical plantSBSEPA probes leak at Sydney chemical plant. An EPA investigation is under way into a chemical leak at the Huntsman Surfactants Plant in Sydney's southeast. Source: AAP. 5 Jan 2015 - 7:53 PM UPDATED YESTERDAY 8:18 PM. 0. The NSW environmental ...and more » Read more [...]
A hopeful inauguration day in Opelousas – Opelousas Daily World
Opelousas Daily WorldA hopeful inauguration day in OpelousasOpelousas Daily WorldHis experience as a medic for St. Landry Emergency Medical Services, fire fighter, chemical plant worker and operator of a shelter at Holy Ghost Catholic Church for more than a year after hurricanes Katrina and Rita has exposed him to many of the ... Read more [...]
Chemical leak, water crisis top business stories for 2014 – Charleston Daily Mail
Chemical leak, water crisis top business stories for 2014Charleston Daily MailUS Attorney Booth Goodwin said four owners and managers of Freedom Industries, including former president Gary Southern, were formally indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday for their involvement in the chemical leak that affected the drinking water of ...and more » Read more [...]
2: Chemical fire causes Northwood evacuation – Mason City Globe Gazette
Mason City Globe Gazette2: Chemical fire causes Northwood evacuationMason City Globe GazetteA storage facility at Northwood AG Products in Northwood burns after an apparent explosion at the plant Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. Suspected toxic fumes from the fire ... NORTHWOOD | A chemical fire in Northwood forced the evacuation of the city's 2,000 ...and more » Read more [...]
Groups mark anniversary of chemical leak in W.Va. – Huntington Herald Dispatch
Groups mark anniversary of chemical leak in W.Va.Huntington Herald DispatchCHARLESTON — Several environmental groups in West Virginia are marking the one-year anniversary of the Elk River chemical leak with a series of workshops and events. The events, set for Friday, Jan. 9, at the West Virginia Culture Center on the State ...and more » Read more [...]
Year of surprises, season of change – Columbia Daily Herald
Columbia Daily HeraldYear of surprises, season of changeColumbia Daily HeraldHaving received training as an emergency medical technician while at the plant, George said, he went to work for Maury County EMS for a time before joining the Maury County Sheriff's Department as a deputy. He then moved to the Columbia Police ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak at rail yard prompts emergency alert in Lethbridge County – Calgary Herald
Chemical leak at rail yard prompts emergency alert in Lethbridge CountyCalgary HeraldAn emergency “chemical hazard” alert has been activated in the town of Coalhurst, near Lethbridge, after phosphoric acid was found dripping from a rail car. Citizens are being asked to avoid the area, stay indoors, close their doors, windows and vents ...and more » Read more [...]
Louisville Company Agrees To Pay In Chemical Release Claims – LEX18 Lexington KY News
LEX18 Lexington KY NewsLouisville Company Agrees To Pay In Chemical Release ClaimsLEX18 Lexington KY NewsA chemical plant in Louisville's rubbertown district has agreed to pay a $27,000 penalty to the Metro Air Pollution Control District. District officials brought the enforcement action against American Synthetic Rubber company after documenting excess ...and more » Read more [...]
Nuclear reactors halted following deadly chemical leak – GlobalPost
GlobalPostNuclear reactors halted following deadly chemical leakGlobalPostULSAN, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- The labor ministry has ordered two nuclear reactors under construction to be shut down to look into the cause of a toxic gas leak that killed three workers, a local branch said Saturday. Three workers died Friday apparently ...and more » Read more [...]
'Intentional' gas release at Chicago-area hotel hosting 'furries' convention … – Fox News
Fox News'Intentional' gas release at Chicago-area hotel hosting 'furries' convention ...Fox NewsAuthorities in suburban Chicago said a release of chlorine gas that sickened 19 people at a hotel hosting a 'furries' convention early Sunday was "intentional." The source of the gas was apparently chlorine powder left in a ninth-floor stairwell at the ...Furry Convention at Suburban Chicago Hotel Evacuated After Gas LeakTravelPulseall 703 news articles » Read more [...]
HSCO offers holiday safety considerations for pets – KTVZ
HSCO offers holiday safety considerations for petsKTVZThe holidays will be in full swing in a few days, and the Humane Society of Central Oregon is reminding people to keep pets safe during family gatherings. If you lose or find a pet, report it immediately to your local shelter and reclaim your pet ...and more » Read more [...]
Slideshow: 8 Controversial Agriculture Issues of 2014 – Twin Falls Times-News
Twin Falls Times-NewsSlideshow: 8 Controversial Agriculture Issues of 2014Twin Falls Times-NewsIt's also a primary and essential source of plant nutrition in agriculture. Finding a balance ... Biological processes and climatic conditions along with the physical and chemical properties of a soil influence the route that ends with harmful nitrates ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical facility anti-terrorism laws renewed for four years – Royal Society of Chemistry
Chemical facility anti-terrorism laws renewed for four yearsRoyal Society of ChemistryAs a result, Meehan said firefighters and emergency workers will be safer when they respond to incidents like the deadly explosion in April 2013 at the West Fertilizer plant in Texas. That accident occurred after a fire erupted and caused approximately ...and more » Read more [...]
New reports outline Texas plant chaos, 4 deaths – Fort Worth Star Telegram
Fort Worth Star TelegramNew reports outline Texas plant chaos, 4 deathsFort Worth Star TelegramThe father of the Tisnado brothers, Gilbert Tisnado, said the newly released reports confirm that many people — from workers to managers to emergency responders — made mistakes on the day his sons died. Tisnado, who worked at the DuPont plant himself ...New reports outline Texas chemical plant confusion, chaos during leak, 4 ...The Republicall 7 news articles » Read more [...]
Newly released reports illustrate confusion on deadly morning at DuPont plant – Houston Chronicle
Houston ChronicleNewly released reports illustrate confusion on deadly morning at DuPont plantHouston ChronicleThe father of the Tisnado brothers, Gilbert Tisnado, said the newly released reports confirm that many people - from workers to managers to emergency responders - made mistakes on the day his sons died. Tisnado, who worked at the DuPont plant himself ... Read more [...]
PendaForm cited by OSHA in August chemical spill at Portage plant – Madison.com
Madison.comPendaForm cited by OSHA in August chemical spill at Portage plantMadison.comAccording to the citations, PendaForm failed to have employees use proper equipment to handle the chemical spill, train its employees in the proper procedure to clean it up, or have an emergency response plan to deal with hazardous spills. OSHA ...and more » Read more [...]
Nuclear warning: Scotland's radioactive emergency response under threat – RT
RTNuclear warning: Scotland's radioactive emergency response under threatRTThe warning over staff cuts comes a month after a fire at Scotland's Dounreay nuclear plant resulted in the release of radiation into the atmosphere. The Scottish National Party (SNP) made clear its intention to remove nuclear power and weapons from ... Read more [...]
Y-12: Small chemical leak contained, no employees hurt – WBIR-TV
WBIR-TVY-12: Small chemical leak contained, no employees hurtWBIR-TVEmergency officials are closely monitoring a facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge after a chemical leak Tuesday afternoon triggered an emergency alert. According to spokesperson Steven Wyatt, the chemical is called acetonitrile.Chemical spill at uranium-processing plant containedUSA TODAYall 20 news articles » Read more [...]
Freedom Industries Executives Charged in West Va. Chemical Leak – Wall Street Journal
New York TimesFreedom Industries Executives Charged in West Va. Chemical LeakWall Street JournalFour owners and executives of a West Virginia company where a chemical leak contaminated drinking water for 300,000 people earlier this year now face criminal charges, including negligence and violating the Clean Water Act, in connection with the spill ...6 Freedom executives charged; company takes plea deal with fedsCharleston Gazette4 indicted in Freedom chemical leak caseCharleston Daily MailOwners Read more [...]
Elton Head Road closed following chemical leak – St Helens Today
St Helens TodayElton Head Road closed following chemical leakSt Helens TodayOne of the busiest roads in St Helens has been closed after a suspected chemical leak. The section of Elton Head Road between the St Helens Linkway and Marshalls Cross Road has been shut while emergency services attempt to clear the spill. Diversion ...Chemical leak closes roadSt Helens Starall 4 news articles » Read more [...]
Students find chemical leak in apartment – Universe.byu.edu
Students find chemical leak in apartmentUniverse.byu.eduStudents find chemical leak in apartment. By Jenna Koford on December 17, 2014. High carbon monoxide levels were found inside a water heater closet of a 9 and 9 apartment unit this week. Maintenance replaced the water heater, but students living in the ... Read more [...]
Workers treated for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after chemical leak – ITV News
Workers treated for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after chemical leakITV NewsNine workers are being treated in hospital from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after a chemical leak at a vegetable storage facility. Paramedics were called to the plant nursery in Nazeing, Essex, after reports the staff were experiencing chest ... Read more [...]
Seven workers injured in fire at Nandesari plant – Times of India
Seven workers injured in fire at Nandesari plantTimes of IndiaFire brigade officials said the fire engulfed one of the plants of Nandesari-based PAB Organics Private Limited after an explosion in a chemical reactor. The fire broke out in the plant number two of the private limited firm, which manufactures fine ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical spill at Y-12; building evacuated as part of emergency response – Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville News SentinelChemical spill at Y-12; building evacuated as part of emergency responseKnoxville News SentinelThe plant's fire department responded to alarms at the Purification Facility, where the leak of acetonitrile — a flammable and toxic solvent — occurred around 10:30 a.m. According to plant officials, no workers were injured during the “operational ...Spill at Y-12 reportedly contained, emergency personnel respondedOakridgerY-12 spill involved less than one gallon Read more [...]
Brunswick County EMS prepares for emerging diseases – WWAY NewsChannel 3
WWAY NewsChannel 3Brunswick County EMS prepares for emerging diseasesWWAY NewsChannel 3It's all just a simulation Brunswick County emergency services director Brian Watts says the Sheriff's office, the fire marshal, emergency management, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Brunswick Novant Medical Center and health and human services ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak at water treatment plant – Wicked Local Weymouth
Chemical leak at water treatment plantWicked Local WeymouthA hazardous materials team from the state has been called to the scene of a chemical leak at Weymouth's water treatment plant on Winter Street. Weymouth firefighters were called to the plant at about 2:30 p.m. today (Dec. 16) when it was reported a ... Read more [...]
Y-12 chemical spill contained; less than 10 workers in building at time of spill – Oak Ridge Today
Oak Ridge TodayY-12 chemical spill contained; less than 10 workers in building at time of spillOak Ridge TodayY-12's fire department responded and so did other emergency personnel at the plant. “Appropriate precautionary protective actions have been initiated for Y-12 employees who are not involved in the emergency response,” a press release said. The NNSA ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical spill contained at Y-12 Nuclear Security Complex in Oak Ridge – WATE-TV
WLTX.comChemical spill contained at Y-12 Nuclear Security Complex in Oak RidgeWATE-TVOAK RIDGE (WATE) – A chemical spill at Y-12 Nuclear Security Complex has been contained with no injuries. “The information we have so far, no one was in the immediate vicinity. The facility has censors to let us know if alarms went off and they were ...TN Nuclear Security Facility Reports Chemical SpillWLTX.comall 20 news articles » Read more [...]
Dangerous Chemical Leak Under Investigation – KAALtv.com
KAALtv.comDangerous Chemical Leak Under InvestigationKAALtv.com(ABC 6 News) -- Several people had to be evacuated from their homes in Clarks Grove, MN, on Monday following a chemical leak at a nearby fertilizer plant. Shortly before 11 a.m., an unknown problem with a truck at Clarks Grove Fertilizer caused roughly ...Part of Clarks Grove evacuatedAustin Heraldall 45 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical leak in southern Minnesota town – KIMT 3
KIMT 3Chemical leak in southern Minnesota townKIMT 3CLARKS GROVE, Minn – An anhydrous ammonia leak caused the partial evacuation of a Freeborn County town on Monday. County Emergency Management Director Rich Hall says about 9,000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia leaked around 11 am, forcing ... Read more [...]
Chemical leak at Horizon Building – The State
The StateChemical leak at Horizon BuildingThe StateColumbia Fire Department HAZMAT team responds to chemical leak at the Horizon Building in downtown Columbia. TRACY GLANTZ — tglantz@thestate.com Buy Photo. Join The Conversation. The State is pleased to provide this opportunity to share ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical Fire at Whitestown Plant, No Damage to Building – TWC News
TWC NewsChemical Fire at Whitestown Plant, No Damage to BuildingTWC NewsWHITESTOWN, N.Y. -- Fire officials responded to a chemical fire at the Bonide plant in Whitestown on Monday. Officials said a chemical used to make Bonide's products was mixed to quickly and caught fire. It's hazardous if inhaled after a fire or if it ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak at Hyatt Regency deemed intentional – MyFox Chicago
Chemical leak at Hyatt Regency deemed intentionalMyFox ChicagoNineteen people were hospitalized early Sunday after an intentional chlorine leak at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare during the 2014 Midwest FurFest, public safety officials said. The leak, reported about 12:45 a.m. Sunday, caused a complete evacuation of the ... Read more [...]
Chemical gas leak at 'furfest convention' suspected as deliberate – TVNZ
Chemical gas leak at 'furfest convention' suspected as deliberateTVNZNineteen attendees at the Midwest Furfest Convention had to be taken to hospital while others were evacuated still dressed in their costumes after a chemical leak at a hotel. Police say the leak is "consistent with an intentional act" after powdered ... Read more [...]
19 Hospitalized After Possible Chemical Attack on Furry Convention – Gawker
Gawker19 Hospitalized After Possible Chemical Attack on Furry ConventionGawker19 people were sent to the hospital Sunday morning after the third alarm chemical leak was discovered near the 10th floor of the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. According to CBS Chicago, police described the leak as "consistent with an intentional act" and are ... Read more [...]
Chicago furry convention hit with "intentional" chemical leak – CBS News
CBS NewsChicago furry convention hit with "intentional" chemical leakCBS NewsCHICAGO - A chemical leak forced an evacuation of a hotel in Chicago hosting a furry convention and sent 19 to the hospital. The third alarm chlorine gas leak at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare happened right in the middle of the annual Midwest Furfest ...Investigators: Chemical Leak at FurFest Was IntentionalNBC ChicagoFurFest evacuated after chemical leak at Illinois hotel6abc.com19 Hospitalized After Possible Chemical Attack Read more [...]
Midwest FurFest interrupted by intentional chemical leak – Chicago Phoenix
Chicago PhoenixMidwest FurFest interrupted by intentional chemical leakChicago PhoenixPolice are investigating an intentional chlorine leak at the host venue of Midwest FurFest in suburban Rosemont. 19 guests who complained of discomfort, including nausea and dizziness, were hospitalized. Rosemont Department of Public Safety says the ... Read more [...]
Ohio Woman Kicked Off Welfare For Not Reporting She Was In a Coma – NBCNews.com
NBCNews.comOhio Woman Kicked Off Welfare For Not Reporting She Was In a ComaNBCNews.comCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Kimberly Thompson, 43, says she was lying in a hospital bed when she found out that she would no longer receive government assistance. The letter from the county shocked her: "They basically cut me off of benefits for not reporting I ...and more » Read more [...]
FurFest evacuated after chemical leak at Hyatt hotel – WLS-TV
WLS-TVFurFest evacuated after chemical leak at Hyatt hotelWLS-TVA chemical leak at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont caused an evacuation early Sunday, right in the midst of the Midwest FurFest Convention. Rosemont Public Safety upgraded the leak to third alarm at the hotel, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. in Rosemont, ... Read more [...]
