Odd, I was quite sure Georgia's REGULATIONS far exceed that of the federal government.
Three Injured in Valdosta (GA) Chemical Explosion (click here)
08/15/2013
Three workers were injured in a chemical explosion that rocked an industrial complex yesterday in Valdosta, Georgia.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Valdosta firefighters
remained at the scene of the chemical fire last night at 1612 James P.
Rodgers Circle to monitor the scene until an investigation could begin
today, according to a release from the Valdosta Fire Department.08/15/2013
Three workers were injured in a chemical explosion that rocked an industrial complex yesterday in Valdosta, Georgia.
The call came in at 2:22 p.m. and within minutes more than 40 firefighters and other first responders were on scene. The fire was under control by 4:30 p.m. with the assistance of the Lowndes County Fire Department and the Moody Air Force Base Fire Department. Also responding with aid were the Valdosta Police Department, Lowndes County Sheriff’s office, the Georgia State Patrol, and the FBI.
Because of the nature of the chemicals at the facility, the area was evacuated within a one-mile radius.
