Reconditioning drums face hazards at Joliet plant
Across the country more than 100 facilities recycle or recondition barrels with unknown chemicals inside. Industry figures defend the practice as environmentally sound while neighbors report odors and hazardous conditions near Joliet, Illinois. Fire and police records cite repeated incidents from 2011 to 2014, including a truck fire, odor complaints, and unpermitted hazardous materials on site.
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Safety lapses at drum reconditioning plant raise disaster risk
Investigation notes poor training and safety gear at a drum reconditioning plant near a residential area. OSHA found eight violations with a 2014-era fine of 10 400, cut to 5 640, and a 2000 penalty for repeated violations. Fires at similar facilities in Indianapolis and Scranton underscore ongoing hazards.
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2017’s top stories from Harvey to eclipse spectacle
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