Three oilfield workers killed in Wyoming blast
An oil production site on a private ranch near Casper Wyoming suffered a deadly explosion on Monday killing three men who were working on a fuel line to a heater treatment facility. The blast sparked a ten acre fire and no identities were released. Investigators from state and federal agencies surveyed the Hornbuckle Ranch site as Samson Resources faced questions about safety and oversight.
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Wyo
Wyoming
Casper
Dennis Neill
Samson Resources Co
Tulsa
Oklo
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Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
Natural Resources
Wyoming State Senate
Dave Freudenthal
Samson
Neill
Sion
Hornbuckle Ranch
J.D. Danni
Wyoming Occupational Safety & Health Administration Program
Converse County
Clint Becker
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Pennsylvania based firm lands concession at Virginia rest areas
A Pennsylvania company CRH Catering of Connellsville will pay about 2 million dollars yearly to Virginia Department of Transportation for vending and advertising rights at 42 rest areas and welcome centers. The contract runs three years with option to renew up to four. CRH will install ATMs kiosks and expand food and Virginia is for Lovers merchandise. Joe Cordaro said operations begin after a 120 day ramp up.
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Richmond
Bob McDonnell
CRH Catering
Connellsville
Virginia Department of Transportation
Joe Cordaro
CRH
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
Cordaro
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McDonnell
Dem
Tim Kaine
Smokies see uptick in visitors from Irene disruption
East Tennessee tourism reports an unexpected Labor Day boost as travelers flee the Hurricane Irene impact. Sevierville’s Wilderness at the Smokies and nearby Gatlinburg see high demand and full rooms while officials note bookings from insurance adjusters and coast residents altering plans.
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Smokies Water Park
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Rick Laney
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Jim Davis
Labor Day
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Nancy Gray
Leon Downey
Pigeon Forge
Tenn
Smoky
Roan Mountain State Park
Laney
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