Yes, that is Norfolk Southern. The same company that had a hand in the horrific disaster in East Palestine, Ohio. They are now shipping tons of uranium oxide to a site in Andrews County, Texas.
DOE PRESS RELEASE:
“With the safe arrival of 120 storage cylinders by rail in west Texas last week, EM achieved another milestone in its offsite shipping and disposal of depleted uranium oxide (DUOx).”
In May, Norfolk Southern announced the appointment of Atkins Nuclear Secured (ANS), to conduct an independent review of the company's safety-first culture.
"The entire Norfolk Southern team is deeply committed to being an even safer railroad. The nuclear industry is the gold standard for industrial safety, and we intend to set the gold standard for the railroad industry," said Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw. "Through our discussions with ANS, it became clear that we share a focus on safety and operational excellence. We are confident that ANS is the right partner to help identify opportunities to help strengthen our safety practices."
Norfolk Southern is currently on the receiving end of several lawsuits including one from the Department of Justice and fines from OSHA and other federal and state agencies.
Do you feel safe knowing they are hauling uranium oxide across the country?
A train derailment involving uranium oxide poses a number of dangers, including radiation exposure, fire or explosion, and environmental contamination. These hazards can be serious and pose a risk to people, animals, and the environment.
*Norfolk Southern saw 163.6 derailments per year on average in the last decade.
Add comment
Comments