Equipment failure at refinery leads to toxic HF release

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A hydrofluoric acid leak from an oil refinery in Ohio sent a worker to the hospital

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Refinery settles violations from ‘avoidable’ HF release

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Shane Pochard":

"… n Americans live in the potential path of an HF release.Marathon spokesman Shane Pochard said Monday that the leak in Canton occurred as the refinery was shutting …"

Highly toxic acid used by refineries sends workers to hospital — again

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Highly toxic acid used by refineries sends workers to hospital - again

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Refinery settles violations from ‘avoidable’ HF release

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Shane Pochard":

"… could threaten 300,000 people living near the refinery. Marathon spokesman Shane Pochard said the release Tuesday was small, and, “There was no off-site impact.â …"