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Mixture of Nitric and Phosphoric Acid Causes Toxic Cloud in Letterkenny; 17 Hospitalized
At 9:31 a.m. on July 11, Franklin County Emergency Management received a call about a hazardous materials situation at a facility on Development Avenue in Letterkenny Township. The incident occurred at the…
July 16, 2024 -
Tragic Fire at South Hill Fertilizer Warehouse: One Woman Dead, Over a Dozen Firefighters Injured
A devastating fire at a fertilizer warehouse in South Hill, Virginia, resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to more than a dozen firefighters on Saturday. Preliminary findings from the…
July 8, 2024 -
Explosion in Placer County Mine Shaft Critically Injures Workers
On Friday morning, a mine shaft explosion in Placer County resulted in critical injuries for two workers, officials reported. The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. at a mine located on Mosquito Ridge…
July 8, 2024 -
Chemical Spread from East Palestine Train Derailment Fire Exceeds Initial Predictions
On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, USA. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that toxic chemicals, including vinyl chloride, were burned following the accident,…
June 26, 2024 -
Nitric Acid Leak from Union Pacific Railcar Triggers Evacuations
A leak from a Union Pacific tanker car carrying nitric acid led to evacuations and a highway closure lasting over two hours, multiple sources reported. At approximately 10 a.m., witnesses observed a…
June 18, 2024 -
Chemical Tanker Truck Explodes on I-10, Driver Injured
A tanker truck carrying hazardous materials exploded last Friday while traveling along I-10, injuring the driver and leading to an extended closure of the highway. The explosion occurred at 7:30 a.m. near…
June 10, 2024 -
Worker Succumbs to Injuries After Chemical Fire at Chattanooga Facility
A worker at a Chattanooga facility has died following a chemical fire, as reported by state officials. Emergency crews arrived at TS USA, located off Riverfront Parkway, on Thursday morning and discovered…
June 3, 2024 -
Tanker Explosion at Royal Chemical in Macedonia Injures Three, One Critically
On Wednesday morning, a tanker transporting sodium hydroxide exploded at the Royal Chemical facility in Macedonia, leading to three reported injuries, as stated by Macedonia Fire Chief Brian Ripley. Out of the…
May 17, 2024 -
Investigations Launched by U.S. Chemical Safety Board Regarding Two Louisiana Chemical Incidents
Washington, D.C. – April 4, 2024 – The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has initiated investigations into two separate incidents involving toxic chemicals released at facilities in Louisiana in…
April 5, 2024 -
Incident at Phillips 66 Refinery Results in Two Injuries
Phillips 66 released a statement affirming that operations at the refinery remain uninterrupted despite the recent incident. Two employees sustained injuries and were promptly transported to the hospital for treatment. Fortunately, both…
April 2, 2024
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