There have been 2,577 pipeline accidents involving hazardous liquids in the US in the years from 2010 to 2015, according to data published by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Of those accidents, 148 involved the unintentional release of hazardous liquids in excess of 500 barrels. For reference, one barrel equals 42 US gallons. […]
Map of the Day: 070116 – Reported Fireworks Injuries, Washington, Counties (2015)
Independence Day can turn into a very bad day for those who are injured by fireworks. We looked at Washington to get an idea of the number of reported fireworks injuries: the state’s fire marshall maintains an annually updated database of incidents reported by the state’s EMS and hospitals. As would be expected, the largest concentration […]