Workers were attempting to clean out tank truck when one persons was severely burned by chemical on the arms and chest. Firefighters, responding to an EMS call, entered the building and encountered a chemical vapor cloud. They were able to remove the victim and other employees in the area. Nine people, including four firefighters were transported to the hospital. Click more to read the full story and see the video. (more…)
Photo by KTRK Houston, Texas
A tank truck turning out of a chemical plant overturned in Harris Count, Texas. The roll over caused an unknown amount of hydrochloric acid to spill onto the roadway and ground. The Harris County Hazmat Team responded and spent most of the day assisting with mitigating the incident.
Photo by Donnie Roberts / The Dispatch
A tanker left the roadway in North Carolina, coming to rest in a ditch along side highway 150. The five compartment MC 306/DOT 406 was carrying multiple products including Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Toluene, Ethanol, and Ethyl Acetate. Responders used a combination of offensive and defensive tactics to mitigate the incident.
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