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Train Derailment and Chemical Release in Graniteville, South Carolina, January 2005
Chemical releases occurring as a result of railroad accidents, such as
the January 2005 train derailment in Graniteville, South Carolina, can
have public health consequences. This page provides information on those
public health issues.
- "Public Health Consequences from Hazardous Substances Acutely Released During Rail Transit --- South Carolina, 2005; Selected States, 1999—2004", MMWR article Jan 28, 2005
- Fact Sheet on the Jan. 28, 2005, MMWR article "Public Health Consequences from Hazardous Substances Acutely Released During Rail Transit --- South Carolina, 2005; Selected States, 1999—2004"
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Overview of chlorine, including signs & symptoms, protection, & treatment
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of Pets to South Carolina Chlorine Release
Information related to the January 2005 train accident
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Registry (ATSDR)
- Medical Management Guidelines (MMG) -
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From the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR)
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