Black River Falls Fire Department Responds to Chemical Leak
Friday, May 26th, 2017 -- 10:10 AM
-The Jackson County Emergency Dispatch Center paged the Black River Falls Fire Department out on May 22nd, just before 9pm, to the Flying J Truck Stop in the City of Black River Falls for a report of a chemical leak/spill from a semi unit.The driver of the semi unit noted a liquid coming from the trailer and that his dual tires on the semi-tractor were wet and shiny upon stopping at the truck stop. The driver was complaining of some breathing trouble and was checked over by Black River EMS at the scene but refused transport. The Regional Level A Hazmat Team from La Crosse was contacted and responded to the scene.
Upon off-loading some the cargo the leak was found to be coming from a 55 gallon drum of liquid zinc. The leaking drum was placed into an over pack container. Some of the leaked product was soaked up with floor dry material and also then placed inside the over pack drum for disposal. Black River Falls Police Department and WI State Patrol also assisted on the scene. The department was on the scene for 5.75 hours.
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