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Mustard agent vapor leaking from the valves of two
bulk-storage containers was discovered Tuesday following routine monitoring
operations in a storage igloo at Deseret Chemical Depot.
Workers in protective clothing moved the two bulk
containers under engineering controls to another structure where they will
replace plugs and valves with new hardware.
On Wednesday, workers identified three additional
bulk-storage containers leaking mustard agent vapor following routine
monitoring operations in a storage igloo at the depot.
Toxic chemical materials handlers moved the
containers under engineering controls to another structure where they will
replace plugs and valves with new hardware before returning them to
storage.
The earth covered storage structures are
filtered and no vapor escaped to the environment. Tooele County officials
were notified and there was no danger to surrounding communities, according
to a press release.
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