Friday, January 16, 2015

HAZ MAT CREWS CALLED TO LEAKING CYLINDERS AT AIR PRODUCTS IN PENNSYLVANIA



HAZ MAT CREWS CALLED TO LEAKING CYLINDERS AT AIR PRODUCTS IN PENNSYLVANIA

Crews were called Friday morning to Air Products in Upper Macungie Township for two leaking cylinders outside the building, according to police radio reports. 

Around 11:15 a.m., fire crews were called to the company at 7201 Hamilton Blvd. for a fire on a loading dock. Crews arrived and found no fire, but said there are two leaking cylinders.
Hazmat crews were called to help contain the leaks and all the employees have been evacuated from the building, according to a Lehigh County 911 dispatcher. No injuries have been reported. 

Initial radio reports said the cylinders were carrying carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
By 11:40 A.M., fire crews reported the leaking cylinders had been shut down.