U.S. Navy Task Force Finishes Removing Fuel from Red Hill Facility After Storage Leaks
The Navy indicates the Red Hill facility is being closed, but may reopen in the future for storage of something other than fuel.
Tag Archives: Chemical Spill
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Over 2,000 Residents File Water Contamination Lawsuit Over Red Hill Fuel Storage Leaks
The lawsuit claims the Navy failed to properly notify residents near O'ahu, Hawaii that their water may be contaminated with petroleum fuel, including a variety of toxic chemicals.
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Norfolk Southern Train Derailment Leaked Chemical Irritant for Weeks: Report
The chemical irritant acrolein is known to cause breathing problems, eye and nose irritation, and may damage the linings of the lungs, researchers warn.
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Ohio Train Derailment Led to Evacuations Over Toxic Chemical Exposure Concerns
Health and safety officials feared burning tankers filled with vinyl chloride could have exploded, resulting in mandatory evacuations near East Palestine.
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Navy Water Contamination Lawsuits Filed Over Red Hill Underground Fuel Storage Leaks in Hawaii
Hundreds of families have reported illnesses and petroleum odors linked to drinking water contamination caused by recent fuel spills.
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Ethylene Oxide Spill Reported in Missouri at Plant With History of Safety Violations
Missouri town says it was not notified of an ethylene oxide spill at a local manufacturing facility which was cited last year for safety violations.
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PFOAs Are Hazard To Human Health, Science Panel Warns
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Testicular Cancer Lawsuit Over C-8 Teflon Chemical Results in $5.6M Verdict Against DuPont
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DuPont C-8 Trial Over Cancer from Tephlon Chemical Leak Results in $1.6M Award
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First Trial Underway in DuPont C-8 Exposure Lawsuit
