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Table of Contents (14 articles)
CITY WORKER INJURED IN NATURAL GAS LINE FIRE IN SOUTH TULSA; FUND SET UP AT LOCAL UNION OFFICE
Tags: us_OK, industrial, explosion, injury, natural_gas
HAZMAT RESPONDS TO OCEAN DEBRIS
Tags: us_HI, public, discovery, response, unknown_chemical
CHEMICAL SPILL AT PENNYGILLAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE IN LAUNCESTON
Tags: United_Kingdom, industrial, release, injury, unknown_chemical, waste
NO ACCURATE RECORDS KEPT OF SERIOUS CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS IN U.S.
Tags: us_TX, industrial, discovery, environmental
LONG ISLAND AUTO REPAIR SHOP FIRE BURNED FOR 7 HOURS, DAMAGING NEARBY BUILDINGS
Tags: us_NY, industrial, fire, response, unknown_chemical
VAPOR EXPLOSION LEADS TO TANKER FIRE IN FORT WORTH
Tags: us_TX, transportation, explosion, response, gasoline
CORNWALL STANDARD FREEHOLDER
Tags: Canada, industrial, explosion, injury, unknown_chemical
4-ALARM CHEMICAL FIRE DAMAGES SANTA ANA BUSINESS
Tags: us_CA, industrial, fire, response, acetone
CHEMICAL GODOWN GUTTED IN FIRE
Tags: India, industrial, fire, response, unknown_chemical
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE BARRELL DISCOVERED NEAR KULA HOSPITAL
Tags: us_HI, public, release, response, hydrogen_peroxide
FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO SULFURIC ACID SPILL, FIRE AT INL FACILITIES: MEMBERS
Tags: us_ID, industrial, release, injury, sulfuric_acid
AMMONIA LEAK AT SUNY POTSDAM ISOLATED, REPAIRED; ACTIVITIES TO RESUME WEDNESDAY AFTER FINAL WALK-THROUGH
Tags: us_NY, education, release, response, ammonia
CHEMICAL FIRE IGNITES AT STANDARD PRESSED STEEL TECHNOLOGIES IN JENKINTOWN SECTION OF ABINGTON TOWNSHIP
Tags: us_PA, industrial, fire, response, plating_mixture
NO INJURIES REPORTED IN CORNWALL, ONT., CHEMICAL PLANT EXPLOSION
Tags: Canada, industrial, explosion, response, plastics
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CITY WORKER INJURED IN NATURAL GAS LINE FIRE IN SOUTH TULSA; FUND SET UP AT LOCAL UNION OFFICE
http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/local_news/hazmat-crew-responds-to-natural-gas-fire-in-south-tulsa-involving-vehicle
Tags: us_OK, industrial, explosion, injury, natural_gas
TULSA - A city worker was injured Thursday when a natural gas line ignited.
Tulsa fire officials say a HazMat crew responded to the scene near 77th and South Wheeling.
TFD spokesman Stan May said a city crew was working on a water line when they accidentally hit a gas line, which ignited.
EMSA transported a 43-year-old man to a local hospital in serious condition, with burns to his upper torso, head and hands.
AFSCME Local 1180, a union for city of Tulsa employees, said Thursday night that preliminary reports indicated that the exploded gas line had not been marked. The group also pointed out that a private contractor, not the city of Tulsa, is responsible for marking underground lines.
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HAZMAT RESPONDS TO OCEAN DEBRIS
http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/hazmat-responds-to-ocean-debris/article_c417b094-1080-11e3-8997-001a4bcf887a.html
Tags: us_HI, public, discovery, response, unknown_chemical
LIHUE ? Kapaa firefighters and a HAZMAT crew responded to Kauai?s Eastside Wednesday morning after a 100-gallon fuel tank containing an odorous liquid washed ashore.
Carl Berg, the Japanese tsunami marine debris coordinator for Surfrider Kauai, said he believes it?s the first time a container with a hazardous fluid has reached Hawaii?s coast.
Due to the Japanese characters written on the side and the large amount of marine growth, Berg said he was ?fairly confident? it originated from the Japanese tsunami of March of 2011.
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CHEMICAL SPILL AT PENNYGILLAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE IN LAUNCESTON
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Chemical-spill-Pennygillam-Industrial-Estate/story-19717120-detail/story.html#axzz2dRsh0oTg
Tags: United_Kingdom, industrial, release, injury, unknown_chemical, waste
Around 500 litres of a mystery chemical was spilled at a Launceston food company this morning, it has emerged.
The area around Kensey Foods, on the Pennygillam Industrial Estate, remains cordoned off following the spill, which was discovered at around 6am.
More than 40 firefighters from Launceston, Liskeard, Callington, St Austell and Saltash, as well as police and ambulance crews were called to the scene.
Three people were taken to hospital as a precaution ? but understood to have since been discharged.
Police said they could not disclose the identity of the chemical at this stage.
A spokesperson for Kensey Foods said: ?At about 6am this morning staff became aware of a small chemical spill?close to the waste processing area. The fire brigade were called and three people were taken to hospital for checks; I understand they have now been discharged.
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NO ACCURATE RECORDS KEPT OF SERIOUS CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS IN U.S.
http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/no-accurate-records-kept-of-serious-chemical-accidents-in-us-130829?news…0985
Tags: us_TX, industrial, discovery, environmental
Following the horrific explosion in West, Texas, earlier this year, the Dallas Morning News wanted to find out how many serious chemical accidents had occurred in the United States. The newspaper combed through 750,000 federal records, only to learn that no single agency in the federal government has been keeping track of such disasters, and that whatever information agencies provide is likely to be 90% inaccurate.
?In fact, no one at any level of government knows how often serious chemical accidents occur each year in the United States,? Jon McClure, Daniel Lathrop and Matt Jacob reported for the Dallas Morning News. ?And there is no plan in place for federal agencies to gather more accurate information.?
The investigation did uncover at least two dozen industrial chemical accidents over a span of four years in Texas that resulted in deaths, injuries or evacuations. But the newspaper couldn?t be certain it had found all the accidents that took place during that time.
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LONG ISLAND AUTO REPAIR SHOP FIRE BURNED FOR 7 HOURS, DAMAGING NEARBY BUILDINGS
http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/fddbb2aa3d094028bbbbe776d3ab3e1b/NY--Auto-Repair-Shop-Fire
Tags: us_NY, industrial, fire, response, unknown_chemical
ROOSEVELT, New York ? An auto repair shop fire on Long Island that burned for about seven hours caused damage to a nearby business and several houses.
Fire officials told Newsday (http://bit.ly/18lPgx5">http://bit.ly/18lPgx5 ) that gas and oil in Alfonso's Auto Repair in Roosevelt fueled the blaze that erupted around noon Wednesday.
A tow truck had to be called to clear out 20 vehicles to allow firefighters to get to the roof, where the fire was centered.
Eight of the cars were destroyed by the blaze, which spread next door to Defer Auto Body. Several homes sustained minor damage and had to be evacuated.
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VAPOR EXPLOSION LEADS TO TANKER FIRE IN FORT WORTH
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Gasoline-Tanker-Reportedly-on-Fire-in-Fort-Worth-221525061.html
Tags: us_TX, transportation, explosion, response, gasoline
Fort Worth firefighters were called to a report of a gasoline tanker that caught fire Wednesday afternoon.
The fire was reported along the 3300 block of Braswell Drive, west of Interstate 35W and east of Meacham International Airport.
Fort Worth fire officials said a vapor explosion started the fire. When Chopper 5 arrived at the scene at about 2:30 p.m., no flames were visible.
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CORNWALL STANDARD FREEHOLDER
http://www.standard-freeholder.com/2013/08/27/explosion-at-basf-plant
Tags: Canada, industrial, explosion, injury, unknown_chemical
An unknown quantity of a plastic-making chemical escaped the city's BASF plant after a 6 a.m. explosion, said a company spokesperson.
A storage tank let go phthalic anhydride, an organic compound, after it became over pressurized, said Leta LaRush, communications manager with BASF Canada.
According to the International Safety Chemical Card, phthalic anhydride can cause coughing, sore throat and wheezing if inhaled. Exposure to skin and eyes can cause redness and pain and ingestion could result in abdominal pain.
The explosion at Wallrich Street, which was felt at nearby Riverdale area homes, did not result in injuries as the plant was is a shutdown phase. Close to 30 employees work BASF.
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4-ALARM CHEMICAL FIRE DAMAGES SANTA ANA BUSINESS
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/08/28/crews-battle-4-alarm-chemical-fire-in-santa-ana/
Tags: us_CA, industrial, fire, response, acetone
SANTA ANA (CBSLA.com) ? Firefighters Wednesday extinguished a four-alarm chemical fire at a warehouse in Orange County.
The fire at La Rosa USA Inc. in the 2100 block of South Anne Street was reported around 1 a.m., the Orange County Fire Authority said.
The company makes nail polish, nail polish remover and acrylic nails. Its products include chemicals such as acetone, alcohol and glycerin, among others.
Investigators say the fire started outside in some pallets and then spread to the building.
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CHEMICAL GODOWN GUTTED IN FIRE
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/chemical-godown-gutted-in-fire/article5067756.ece
Tags: India, industrial, fire, response, unknown_chemical
A chemical godown on J.C. Road in the city was gutted due to accidental fire in the wee hours on Wednesday.
Over 10 fire department vehicles rushed to the spot and doused the blaze. Material worth lakhs of rupees was reported to have been gutted but no casualties were reported.
Traffic on J.C. Road was disrupted for sometime.
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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE BARRELL DISCOVERED NEAR KULA HOSPITAL
http://mauitvnews.com/blog/2013/08/28/hydrogen-peroxide-barrell-discovered-near-kula-hospital/
Tags: us_HI, public, release, response, hydrogen_peroxide
A suspicious plastic barrel was emitting vapors yesterday in the vicinity of Kula Hospital. At 2:30 p.m., Maui Fire Department Engine 13 from Kula along with Hazmat 10 responded to the corner of Kula Highway and Kamehameiki Road for plastic barrel with unknown contents.
Upon arrival, fire units observed the 30-gallon barrel emitting vapors. A 300-foot exclusion zone was set up around the perimeter of this container. Kula Highway was closed to traffic by 2:45 p.m. between Kula Ace Hardware and the Post office. The top and bottom of Kamehameiki Road was also closed to traffic. Kula highway was reopened at around 7 p.m. and Kamehameiki Road at around 9 p.m.hours. Maui Police assisted with maintaining traffic control and advising residences of the possible danger from the unknown chemical. Some people evacuated, no count given how many.
Hazardous Materials personnel investigated and determined from the labeling that the product in the barrel was Hydrogen Peroxide 35 percent. They also took samples from the barrel and confirmed it to be hydrogen peroxide. The container was secured and scheduled to be picked up by a hazardous material disposal company. No injuries have been reported.
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FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO SULFURIC ACID SPILL, FIRE AT INL FACILITIES: MEMBERS
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/firefighters-respond-to-sulfuric-acid-spill-fire-at-inl-facilities/article_64c015ca-0f84-11e3-82a8-001a4bcf887a.html
Tags: us_ID, industrial, release, injury, sulfuric_acid
IDAHO FALLS ? Idaho Falls firefighters responded to a HAZMAT incident and a minor fire at Idaho National Laboratory facilities on Tuesday.
The more serious of the two incidents occurred shortly after 2 p.m. in an INL building that is under construction at 775 University Boulevard. Idaho Falls Fire Department Division Chief Brad Pettingill said a 55 gallon barrel of sulfuric acid was accidentally punctured; the acid subsequently spilled in the basement of the building and splashed onto a construction worker?s arm.
The man, whose name was not released, was treated at the scene and then transported by ground ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center with what appeared to be minor burns, Pettingill said.
The building was evacuated while HAZMAT crews worked to contain the spill and ensure that the acid didn?t seep into the sewer system through a drain. Pettingill said they were able to secure the area and a specialized team is expected to go in and clean up the sulfuric acid.
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AMMONIA LEAK AT SUNY POTSDAM ISOLATED, REPAIRED; ACTIVITIES TO RESUME WEDNESDAY AFTER FINAL WALK-THROUGH
http://northcountrynow.com/news/ammonia-leak-suny-potsdam-isolated-repaired-activities-resume-wednesday-after-final-walk-throug
Tags: us_NY, education, release, response, ammonia
Following a sweep by hazardous materials teams and responding agencies, the source of the ammonia leak in Maxcy Hall has been contained and fixed, according SUNY Potsdam spokeswoman Alexandra Jacobs.
The leak at Maxcy Hall drew Fort Drum, Jefferson and Franklin county hazardous material teams earlier today, according SUNY Potsdam spokeswoman Alexandra Jacobs.
Crews determined that the source was a compressor leak in the ammonia cooling system for the College's new ice arena, which remains under construction.
The leak has been repaired, and the campus is still continuing to evaluate the entire system, Jacobs said in a prepared press release.
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CHEMICAL FIRE IGNITES AT STANDARD PRESSED STEEL TECHNOLOGIES IN JENKINTOWN SECTION OF ABINGTON TOWNSHIP
http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2013/08/27/glenside_news_globe_times_chronicle/news/doc521cd4170fc55932069250.txt
Tags: us_PA, industrial, fire, response, plating_mixture
A two-alarm chemical fire broke out at Standard Pressed Steel Technologies, located at 301 Highland Avenue, Aug. 14, according to Abington Fire Marshal Ken Clark.
The incident occurred at 1:02 p.m. inside a ?trailer-like building? situated on the south side of the building, he said. This trailer houses specialized chemicals used for plating and painting materials, and Clark believes that static electricity ignited some of the chemical vapors in the building causing the fire. However, Clark said the cause is still under investigation.
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NO INJURIES REPORTED IN CORNWALL, ONT., CHEMICAL PLANT EXPLOSION
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/4050256-no-injuries-reported-in-cornwall-ont-chemical-plant-explosion/
Tags: Canada, industrial, explosion, response, plastics
CORNWALL, Ont. Emergency workers are on the scene of an early morning explosion at a BASF chemical plant in Cornwall, Ont.
Police and firefighters responded to the site of the plant (on Wallrich Avenue) just after 6 a.m. this morning.
Although the scale of the explosion is not yet known, workers in the plant were reported to have escaped the building unharmed and there were no immediate reports of any injuries.
Witnesses say roads in the area (around Wallrich Avenue and Seventh Street) are being blocked off by police.
BASF, a global chemical corporation, has roughly 30 employees at its Cornwall plant, which manufactures monomeric and polymeric plasticizers.
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