Month: August 2015

Abraham Watkins

Company Refuses to Name Possible Chemicals Released in Explosion

Two weeks ago an explosion occurred in Conroe, Texas at a drilling fluid supplier. Officials have not said what caused the initial fire, if any chemicals washed into nearby water sources, or what chemicals escaped into the air. Currently, the investigation into this incident is ongoing. The explosions were first reported around 4:45 p.m. on…

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Abraham Watkins

Toyota to Recall Nearly 3 Million Cars for Defective Takata Airbags

Last month, Toyota issued another recall on various vehicle models due to defective front passenger airbag inflators. The defect has been linked to a number of reported injuries and deaths, heightening pressure on auto manufacturers of cars that use the offending airbags, as well as on government regulators to press for industry action. Takata, the…

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Abraham Watkins

Conroe Chemical Plant Explosion Believed Accidental, Investigation Continues

On Friday, August 14, Conroe was rocked by a massive explosion at the DrillChem Drilling Services plant on North Loop 336. Investigators now say that they do not suspect foul play. The explosion and fire, which started about 4:30 in the afternoon, took about four hours for firefighters to bring under control. There are no…

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E. Coli Recall Issued on Bottled Water

Niagara Bottling LLC, a California-based bottled water producer, has issued a recall on bottled water with the date range June 10th through the 18th. The recall was prompted from an E. coli scare when one of the plants tested positive for the bacteria. Stan Bratskeir, spokesman for Niagara, stated that the Department of Environmental Control…

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