Two-year UN environmental study finds massive environmental disaster in Nigeria related to oil industry dating back 50 years; extensive pollution of soil and groundwater contaminating community wells; severe damage to vegetation; wetlands and creeks are coated with floating oil destroying the fish habitat; and air polluted with benzene detected in all air samples. ‘Community members at Ogale are drinking water from wells that is contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen, at levels over 900 times above the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline.’
Incident Tag: Injuries & Diseases
Benzene Leukemia Lawsuit Filed by Man Who Grew Up Near Oil Refinery
Man who grew up near oil refinery files lawsuit to oil companies alleging that he developed leukemia from benzene exposure caused by repeated toxic releases.
Matanza Riachuelo lawsuit (re Argentina)
Residents of Villa Inflamble filed a lawsuit against the ‘Argentinian Government, Government of the city of Buenos Aires, and 44 businesses for damages to their health suffered as a result of the pollution of Matanza-Riachuelo River.’
Shell, BASF Fined in Brazil Plant Contamination Case
BASF and Shell to pay compensation for health treatment to 1,068 former workers after prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals at pesticide plant. Labor prosecutors say chemical contamination killed 60 workers – $316 million.
75 dead, 186 injured. Tell GM to take responsibility!
75 dead, 186 injured from metallic dust explosion and ensuing fire in wheel supplying factory.
Appeal for Worker Poisoned While Producing Dell, HP, Samsonite Bags
34-year old worker poisoned by n-hexane chemical at factory producing computer cases, luggage, and other bags. The worker toiled for over 60 hours/week.
‘SEA SLAVES’: THE HUMAN MISERY THAT FEEDS PETS AND LIVESTOCK
Slave Labor in Indonesian fishing boats linked to pet consumer products – “those who fled recounted horrific violence: the sick cast overboard, the defiant beheaded, the insubordinate sealed for days below deck in a dark, fetid fishing hold.”
Tazreen one year on – factsheet (20/11/2013)
112 workers dead, and many more injured in deadly fire break out. Survivors were forced to jump off fifth floor windows to escape the fire.
Initial Statement Regarding Fire at Matrix Sweaters Factory
Inadequate safety precautions lead to a fire break-out, with some reported injuries.
Another Fire in Bangladesh: Seven Women Killed at Smart Fashion, Saturday Jan 26
7 women killed in factory fire, including 3 children.