The Houston Police Department is investigating a chemical manufacturing company for allegedly leaking hazardous chemicals into the storm drain. Sgt. […]
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December 16, 2022: PHMSA Addresses Clarification Request on Proper Shipping Names
PHMSA received a letter in May 2022 requesting clarification on proper shipping names (PSN). The letter, submitted by Rinchem Company, […]
December 15, 2022: TJ Maxx Fined $2 Million for Unlawful Hazardous Waste Disposal
TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, has been fined more than $2 million for unlawfully disposing […]
December 15, 2022: EPA Reached Settlement with Freight Company to Correct Hazardous Waste Violations in 39 States
TForce Freight, Inc. was accused of failing to comply with multiple hazardous waste regulations. TForce is a company that operates […]
December 15, 2022: Shippers Feel Railroads Aren’t Meeting Common Carrier Obligation
The Surface Transportation Board held a two day hearing last week to discuss why Union Pacific’s use of embargoes increased […]
December 13, 2022: Large Crude Oil Spill Shut Down I-15 in Utah
A multi-vehicle accident in Bluffdale, Utah on Thursday forced authorities to close I-15 northbound for several hours. Authorities said an […]
December 13, 2022: Chemical Spill in Durant, OK
Hazmat crews were called to the Southwest Pickling plant in Durant, OK on Monday morning. An employee called authorities to […]
December 12, 2022: Company Fined After Discarded Batteries Cause 3 Fires
iDiskk, LLC handles returned electronics for Amazon. In 2021 the company was responsible for three garbage truck fires due to […]
December 12, 2022: Chemical Spill Causes Evacuation in Tulsa
Hazmat crews responded to a chemical spill at the BS&D Safety Systems facility in Tulsa, OK on Friday morning. Two […]
December 8, 2022: Oil Spill in Kansas Creek Shut Down Keystone Pipeline
TC Energy, a Canadian-based pipeline company, was forced to shut down its Keystone system on Wednesday. An oil spill in […]
