Hazmat Situation In The Making

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  1. mjd4277

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    mjd4277, Sep 21, 2023
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    Out of a job most likely
     
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    Thats likely a good half million dollar spill. More if it got into a waterway. Ouch.
     
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    There's no excuse for that.
     
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    When I was pulling chemical tankers, before I started loading or unloading and before I left a place, I made a habit of walking around my truck one more time after I knew I had done everything. Saved my butt more than once.
     
    Bud A., Sep 21, 2023
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