February 25, 2022: Cargo Ship Fire Almost Extinguished
The fire on board the cargo ship, Felicity Ace, loaded with $334.5 million in luxury cars is almost extinguished. The abandoned ship […]
Month: February 2022
February 18, 2022: Two Trains Carrying Lithium Batteries and Petroleum Derail in MN
Two trains carrying lithium batteries and petroleum derailed in Frazee, MN. The accident occurred at the intersection of Frazee Road and Indy […]
February 18, 2022: Fuel Truck Crashes into Building Causing Massive Fire in NY
A fuel truck carrying 9,200 gallons of gasoline crashed into a building and caused a massive fire on Long Island yesterday. The […]
February 15, 2022: FedEx Fined for Mishandling Hazmat in Iowa
A FedEx employee filed a complaint with OSHA last summer claiming the company failed to provide proper personal protective equipment to workers […]
February 15, 2022: Firestone Pays Nearly $4 Million in Fines for Hazmat Violations
Firestone Complete Auto Care has been ordered to pay $3.94 million for hazardous materials violations. The California based company was the subject […]
February 12, 2022: BNSF Train Derails into South Platte River
A derailment in Denver over the weekend sent three empty lumber cars tumbling into the South Platte River. The derailment occurred around […]
February 9, 2022: BNSF Employee Hit by Train and Killed in Denver
A BNSF employee was struck by a train and killed while working in the Globeville rail yard in Denver. The exact details […]
February 14, 2022: Notice of Applications for Special Permits and Modification of Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received multiple applications for new special permits and for modifications of or actions on existing special […]
February 1, 2022: Hazmat Incident Injures 10 at Memphis Brewery
The Memphis Fire Department responded to a hazardous materials incident at the Blues City Brewery. Firefighters were able to safely evacuate 350 […]
February 1, 2022: Fire at Fertilizer Plant in NC Leads to Evacuation
A fire that started at the Winston Weaver Co. fertilizer plant in Winston-Salem, NC has lead to an evacuation of more than […]