The Latest: Records show safety violations at chemical plant
Records show that a chemical plant burning near
According to electronic records filed on the
Investigators classified the violations as "serious," meaning there were workplace hazards that could cause an accident or illness that would "most likely result in death or serious physical harm." The next-highest level of violation is willful, if a company knew but disregarded problems.
The gravity of six of the violations were rated a 10. But the electronic records don't further explain the circumstances of the violations, what investigators uncovered and any improvements
It's unclear what preparations local officials made for a disaster like the fire at a chemical plant outside
The plant lost power after Harvey engulfed the area in floods.
Squyres said he'd heard no reports of other major plants under water but could not speak for other districts.
The
Speaking Thursday at an early morning briefing in
Asked about the discrepancy, a
The plant lost power after Harvey engulfed the area in floods.
The plant lost power after Harvey engulfed the area in floods.
The state agency said in a Thursday statement that the smoke is a complex mixture of pollutants that can irritate the eyes, nose and throat in addition to decreasing lung function. The odors can also cause headaches. The agency said the smoke is "especially acrid and irritating."
But the agency says that because the fire will be extinguished as soon as possible, there is minimal risk of long-term health problems.
The French operator of a flooded
Rennard would not respond to a reporter's question about whether the burning materials were toxic, but he said the fumes were noxious.
Rennard said, "If you breathe in the smoke it's going to irritate your lungs."
The company that owns a flooded
In its securities filings,
A spokesman for the
The
Keese also provided an agency statement Thursday that said, "Because the fire will be extinguished as soon as possible, there is minimal risk of long-term health problems."
The statement urged people in the area to stay "indoors with doors and windows closed and running the air conditioning (if possible) with the fresh intake closed. If it is absolutely necessary to be outdoors, try to move out of the plume of smoke and minimize heavy work, exercise, or children's playtime."
The French operator of a flooded
Rennard says he doesn't know how long it will take for them all to degrade. Assistant
He says any smoke can irritate the eyes, skin and lungs.
Local officials say explosions at a flooded
Assistant
But at a news conference in
Gonzalez says he expects the fire to burn itself out.
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Two explosions have been reported at a
The
In a tweet, the
A spokeswoman for the plant in
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