Hazardous Roadside Spill Closes Chicago Expressway

Hazardous Roadside Spill Closes Chicago Expressway

by | Mar 5, 2024

PROBLEM:  Hazardous Roadside Spill : Hydrogen Peroxide   What caused the hazardous roadside spill?  The truck driver was cut off and reacted by slamming on the brakes. The chemicals stored in the trailer were not properly secured and the products shifted forward,...
Emergency Acid Spill Clean Up

Emergency Acid Spill Clean Up

by | Feb 23, 2024

PROBLEM: A manufacturing plant spilled a 1200 lb. sack of hazardous chemicals. An emergency acid spill clean up was requested.   Inhalation and skin contact with Maleic anhydride acid can have serious adverse effects. Exposure may lead to severe irritation and...
Emergency Roadside Fuel Spill Cleanup

Emergency Roadside Fuel Spill Cleanup

by | Feb 16, 2024

A Roadside Truck Spill of Fuel Can Pose Significant Hazards Problem: Rollover Truck Accident With Fuel Spill  HazChem was called to the scene of a rollover truck accident on a ramp to a major highway in the Chicago area.  HazChem was needed for fuel spill cleanup from...