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DIAZ
Chemical Spill
On
January 5, 2002, at approximately 10:45 PM, the DIAZ Chemical Company
facility located in Holley, New York experienced a pressure build-up
in a chemical process tank which resulted in a chemical discharge
that visibly contaminated the area in the nearby neighborhood. Odors
were reported as far away as 12 miles.
Diaz reported that approximately 80 gallons of a liquid mixture
containing water, toluene and 2-chloro-6-fluorohpenol was released.
As many as twenty families voluntarily evacuated their homes by
the evening of January 6, 2002. DIAZ is covering the temporary relocation
costs for these families.
In a letter sent to the residents living in the nearby neighborhood,
DIAZ states that the chemical discharge occurred due to an operator
failing to open a vent valve on the vessel. Also, while further
investigation continues into the accident, DIAZ has halted production
of the chemical involved in the release (2-chloro-6-fluorophenol).
Need To Know investigates what is being done as part of the
on-going investigation as well as the role of local environmental
and health agencies. The Holley residents want answers and we’ll
talk with some folks about their questions and concerns.
Thursday,
February 14,
8:00 p.m. on Need to Know
Resources:
Diaz
Chemical Company
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