Suspicious White Powder Discovered at New Orleans Hotel
The employee’s skin began to itch once she opened the envelope of white powder.
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OSHA Levies $182K in Proposed Fines Against Louisiana Company
The company failed to ensure that ammonia was properly labeled.
Read MoreNew Orleans Hospital Settles Hurricane Katrina Lawsuit
Family members of deceased patients as well as injured patients filed suit against the hospital alleging it was not prepared to care for the patients.
Read MoreWorker Killed at Louisiana Refinery
According to Louisiana State Police, the odor of hydrogen sulfide initially caused an evacuation of the facility. One worker was killed, and another injured.
Read MoreFive Louisiana Refineries Rely on a Lethal Chemical
Five Louisiana refineries use hydrofluoric acid to produce high-octane gasoline, a toxic chemical so lethal tht an explosion could expose three million people to a toxic cloud.
Read MoreToxic Chemicals Found in Gulf Shore Residents Blood
Residents continue to experience physical complaints following BP oil spill. One resident’s blood even showed that she had chemicals in her body that were found in BP’s oil and dispersants.
Read MoreOil Company Will Pay Millions for Clean Air Act Violations
A federal judge approved a settlement requiring Murphy Oil USA to pay $1.25 million for Clean Air Act violations at its refinery in St. Bernard Parish.
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