Bayer Phenol Release Fatality Triggers OSHA Review
Barba died after phenol release at Bayer Baytown plant during a container change out. Investigation found unclear procedures and a valve left unopened causing high pressure and a gas ket rupture. OSHA cited two safety violations, fined $5,000, abatement planned. plant maintains safeguards and notes STAR safety status since 1999.
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National Safety Council
Hermann Hospital
Bayer
OSHA
Cherie Laughlin
John Rocco
Laughlin
National Petrochemical & Refiners
Chlorine Institute
Texas
Rick Perry
William Robbins
Expo draws youth leagues to signups and volunteers
The city held an expo to recruit coaches and managers for youth leagues. North Little League signed up 61 kids while Central League eyes stronger turnout for its 50th anniversary. Girls Fast Pitch Softball exceeded 100 signups as other programs, including Cheer Factory and recreation classes, reported strong interest and full classes.
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Scott Johnson
Herrera
Girls Fast Pitch Softball Association
Marie Totten
Cheer Factory
Shelli Bryant
Mike Flinn
Texas Eyes FutureGen Plant With Streamlined Permits
State lawmakers and energy officials discuss a FutureGen site in Texas with a simplified permitting process to boost competitiveness against Ohio and Illinois. Three to four months for proposals, projects could begin by 2020 with a ten year build plan, and a Texas site could emerge among the top contenders.
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Simon
Williams
Texas
Lone Star
FutureGen
Bryan Hughes
Ohio
Illinois
Hughes
Associated Press
Baytown Police Seize Bumper, Seek Stolen Truck
Baytown police seized a truck bumper found near 600 Lee Drive and stored it in the property room. They seek a 1997 Dodge Ram stolen from Baker Downs Apartments at 305 W. Baker with Indiana plate 614-021A. A man was arrested onKentucky Street for possession and theft of tools to pawn for crack cocaine. Another arrest followed for a family violence assault with a $50,000 bond. From Friday to Saturday, police fielded 173 calls for service including multiple alarms assaults auto theft burglaries and accidents.
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Baytown
Lee Drive
Baker Downs Apartments
W. Baker
Indiana
Kentucky St
E. James
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