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Controversial hazmat recycling plant gets greenlight in B.C.
2015-01-13 18:50:06| Solid Waste & Recycling magazine Headlines
While the project still requires approval from the provincial Ministry of Environment, it has been a rocky road for the project following its initial public notice The post Controversial hazmat recycling plant gets greenlight in B.C. appeared first on Solid Waste & Recycling Magazine.
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Emergency crews respond to hazmat situation at chemical company
2015-01-09 15:04:20| Chemicals - Topix.net
Around 1:30 a.m., several agencies - including multiple fire departments, the health department, emergency management and the Metropolitan Sewer District - responded to Lubrizol Corporation at 4200 Bells Lane.
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Mistakes, equipment issues pose serious threats with rail-related hazmat
2014-12-21 16:14:19| Railroads - Topix.net
While images of crude oil infernos caused by freight train derailments haunt many living near rail lines, a more statistically likely and troubling reality looms. Hundreds of rail-related hazardous materials releases occur regularly in the suburbs, spilling chemicals into the environment that range from acids to ammonia.
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Hazmat crews called after 8 cars derail at Conway Yards in Beaver Co.
2014-12-17 03:59:54| Railroads - Topix.net
An eight-car derailment at Conway Yards in Beaver County Tuesday afternoon prompted the response of hazmat crews, according to officials. Norfolk Southern Corp. spokesman David G. Pidgeon said the cars jumped the tracks around 5:30 p.m. He said the cars remained upright, and the cause of the derailment is under investigation.
Hazmat Team Investigating Incident at Ballston Harris Teeter
2014-12-09 22:00:58| Grocery - Topix.net
Arlington County's hazmat team is investigating a possible chemical leak or equipment malfunction at the Harris Teeter grocery store at 600 N. Glebe Road in Ballston. Firefighters were initially dispatched to the store for a report of smoke coming from the rear of the building, a chemical odor and some reporting a burning sensation in their eyes.
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