Archive for Chemical Release
Tyson Foods to pay $4.25 million to settle allegations of Clean Air Act violations – Joplin Globe
The Ozarks Sentinel
Tyson Foods to pay $4.25 million to settle allegations of Clean Air Act violationsJoplin GlobeThat includes Tyson plants in Monett and Noel. According to the EPA and the Department of Justice, the settlement stems from eight separate accidents between 2006 and 2010 in which anhydrous ammonia used at Tyson plants was accidentally released.Tyson Foods gets $3.95 million penalty for clean-air violationsOmaha World-HeraldTyson to pay $3.9 million to settle federal Clean Air Act Read more [...]
Tyson settles with feds on alleged air quality infractions – Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Tyson settles with feds on alleged air quality infractionsWaterloo Cedar Falls CourierTyson Foods, Inc., has agreed to pay a $3.95 million civil penalty to settle alleged violations of Clean Air Act regulations covering the prevention of chemical accidents at its facilities in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, the Justice Department ...and more »
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Tyson to pay $4 million in fines – Lincoln Journal Star
Tyson to pay $4 million in finesLincoln Journal StarThrough a series of inspections and information requests, EPA found multiple occasions of noncompliance with the Clean Air Act's chemical accident prevention provisions at Tyson's facilities. ... pipe-testing and third-party audits, Tyson will also ...
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Sullivan's office is about a quarter-mile from Plant Bowen, as the crow flies … – Rome News Tribune
Sullivan's office is about a quarter-mile from Plant Bowen, as the crow flies ...Rome News TribuneThey have also established a phone line for the public to call to inquire about their family members who may have been at the power plant. This number is 706-266-9902. EMA Director, Chief Craig Millsap, advised they are attempting to release non ...and more »
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This contributed photo shows Plant Bowen in Euharlee after the explosion … – Rome News Tribune
This contributed photo shows Plant Bowen in Euharlee after the explosion ...Rome News TribuneThey have also established a phone line for the public to call to inquire about their family members who may have been at the power plant. This number is 706-266-9902. EMA Director, Chief Craig Millsap, advised they are attempting to release non ...and more »
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Ga. Power reports total of 4 minor injuries at Plant Bowen – Rome News Tribune
Ga. Power reports total of 4 minor injuries at Plant BowenRome News TribuneThey have also established a phone line for the public to call to inquire about their family members who may have been at the power plant. This number is 706-266-9902. EMA Director, Chief Craig Millsap, advised they are attempting to release non ...and more »
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Ga. Power sets up public information line, FMC says only minor injuries reported – Rome News Tribune
Ga. Power sets up public information line, FMC says only minor injuries reportedRome News TribuneThey have also established a phone line for the public to call to inquire about their family members who may have been at the power plant. This number is 706-266-9902. EMA Director, Chief Craig Millsap, advised they are attempting to release non ...and more »
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Millions poisoned in New Orleans chemical attack – Examiner.com
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Millions poisoned in New Orleans chemical attackExaminer.comA chemical release throughout Greater New Orleans has been so strong, it awakened residents in early hours Wednesday, many reporting burning eyes and throats, and prompting a Louisiana Bucket Brigade rapid response investigation team to mobilize.Wednesday odor of burning tires, oil in New Orleans area may have come from ...NOLA.comall 4 news articles »
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Wednesday odor of burning tires, oil in New Orleans area may have come from … – NOLA.com
Wednesday odor of burning tires, oil in New Orleans area may have come from ...NOLA.com"(Coast Guard and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality) personnel began interviewing citizens early this AM and searched for a source of chemical release," the report said. "Active air monitoring led personnel to investigate of a facility in ...
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Chemical spill shuts down US 27 – McCreary County Record
Chemical spill shuts down US 27McCreary County RecordSodium hydroxide is a highly corrosive alkali substance which can be used in water treatment when diluted. White, driving for Louisville-based Usher Transport, was on his way to the McCreary County Water Plant near Big Creek when the accident occurred.
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Wisbech plant evacuated after chemical spill – Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Wisbech plant evacuated after chemical spillNorfolk Eastern Daily PressEmergency services were called to the site just before midday and immediately ordered the evacuation of the building. Two fire crews from Wisbech and a crew from St Neots attended the scene alongside a hazardous materials team from St Neots.and more »
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One person injured in Travelers Rest plant explosion – Travelers Rest Tribune
One person injured in Travelers Rest plant explosionTravelers Rest Tribune... water and power were cut off to the building due to safety concerns. Hazardous materials specialists with the Emergency Response Team tested samples taken from inside the plant and concluded there was no danger of a chemical release, Johnson said.
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Firefighters investigate, find no chemical leak from train – Richmond Register
Firefighters investigate, find no chemical leak from trainRichmond RegisterMADISON COUNTY — Local firefighters worked for more than four hours early Monday morning trying to find the source of a possible chemical leak from a train passing through Madison County. The Richmond Fire Department received the initial call after ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Chemical Leak In Madison County – LEX18 Lexington KY News
Chemical Leak In Madison CountyLEX18 Lexington KY NewsThree fire departments worked to find chemical leak along a train in Madison County early Monday morning. An engineer on another train smelled the odor and officials had the train stop near the crossing at Duncannon Lane around midnight. Crews from ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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City of Guymon Releases Statement on SPF North America Plant Fire – MyHighPlains
City of Guymon Releases Statement on SPF North America Plant FireMyHighPlainsThankfully no one was at the plant at the time of the fire and there were no injuries reported by emergency responders. "These ... At this time there is no word on what might have caused the fire in the equipment room that spread to the chemical ...
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Fire at Okla. dog food plant quickly contained – Leader and Times
Fire at Okla. dog food plant quickly containedLeader and TimesThe fire started in ancillary equipment located outside the production and warehouse building that spread to two chemical tanks, according to an SPF press release. The fire was quickly contained and isolated. There was no damage to the main production ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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MP expresses concern following two chemical leaks at same Trafford Park plant – Messenger Newspapers
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MP expresses concern following two chemical leaks at same Trafford Park plantMessenger NewspapersShe added: "I am aware that the fire & rescue service has reported this latest incident, and the previous one, to the Health and Safety Executive, who have the responsibility for investigating such incidents, and I will also be writing to the HSE to ...
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Local workshops follow January's spill at Taminco – Pensacola News Journal
Local workshops follow January's spill at TamincoPensacola News Journal“Sheltering in place” means to staying in a home or other building rather than evacuating during a chemical release. “While we work year-round to educate our residents on how they can stay safe in a variety of emergency situations, based on the number ...
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Chemical leak at Wisynco – Go Jamaica
Chemical leak at WisyncoGo JamaicaThe Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (OPEM) is reporting that six people had to be rushed to hospital last evening after a chemical leak at the Wisynco Company, White Marl, St Catherine. The health ministry has confirmed the ...
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Fairfield company fined by EPA for 2012 chemical leak – Fairfield Sun
Fairfield Sun
Fairfield company fined by EPA for 2012 chemical leakFairfield SunFairfield company fined by EPA for 2012 chemical leak. By Fairfield Sun on March 29, 2013 in News, Police & Fire · 0 Comments. Fairfield firefighters and regional hazardous materials technicians responded to a leak at 5N Inc. on Commerce Drive on April ...
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State Fire Marshal investigating chemical plant explosion – Pensacola News Journal
State Fire Marshal investigating chemical plant explosionPensacola News JournalState Fire Marshal investigating chemical plant explosion ... The blast occurred around 10:30 p.m. at the Reichhold Chemicals Inc. Plant on Pace Boulevard, according to Escambia County Emergency Medical Services personnel who responded. A subsequent ...
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Sex on the reef has visitors flocking – Economic Times
Sex on the reef has visitors flockingEconomic TimesSome coral scientists feel it is the full moon night that triggers it, others think it is a chemical release from other species. The temperature too needs to be just right," says Professor B C Chaudhury, Advisor to the Wildlife Trust of India. In 2010 ...
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SK Hynix-chemical leak – GlobalPost
SK Hynix-chemical leakGlobalPostCHEONGJU, South Korea, March 28 (Yonhap) -- A dangerous photoresist (PR) liquid leaked at the SK Hynix Inc.'s computer chip manufacturing plant in Cheongju, police and company sources said Thursday. The world's No. 2 memory chipmaker said the ...
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Sequestration furloughs pushed back two weeks at Army depot – Richmond Register
Sequestration furloughs pushed back two weeks at Army depotRichmond RegisterThree groups are active at the Army installation between Richmond and Berea – the Blue Grass Army Depot, Blue Grass Chemical Activity and the Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives, Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant. Blue Grass Army ...
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Central Asia Metals PLC 2012 Full Year Results -7- – Waste Management World
Central Asia Metals PLC 2012 Full Year Results -7-Waste Management WorldDuring the year, the Company provided assistance to the victims of a house fire in the Kounrad village and for a child from the Kounrad village to undergo medical treatment. The Company also ... Given the nature of the SX-EW plant, an independent ...
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'Sex on the reef' during Holi in Lakshwadeep – Times of India
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'Sex on the reef' during Holi in LakshwadeepTimes of IndiaSome coral scientists feel it is the full moon night that triggers it, others think it is a chemical release from other species. The temperature too needs to be just right," says Professor B C Chaudhury, Advisor to the Wildlife Trust of India. In 2010 ...and more »
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UNDER CONTROL – Barbados Advocate
UNDER CONTROLBarbados AdvocateThe fire at the vehicle and metal dump on the compound of B's Recycling has been brought under control and residents living downwind from this location can return to their homes. This all clear was given by health authorities at a press held yesterday ...
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