Comments on: IP Explosion: Town Hall Addresses Health, Claims Concerns

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 12:58:31 +0000

The fear in the post of those who depend on IP and the anger of those who simply live in proximity to the mill are well reflected in these post.

Some people wish that this would simply go away, some people wish to ensure that their lives are not compromised by the incident.

A comedy of hopes and fears, that will unfold as time goes by.

By: Duke of Wawbeek

Duke of Wawbeek — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 12:53:19 +0000

Mediation and litigation walk hand in hand.

It is good to know that International Paper has the resources, that will be needed to repair the lives of those who live under IP’s shadow.

By: Travis

Travis — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 04:19:00 +0000

People have managed to work at the mill for 40+ years without the problems that some people claim to have after one week of exposure.

By: Simon

Simon — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 22:41:53 +0000

I’m sure that everyone involved is SO very pleased with the efforts of newly elected Congressman Matt Geatz and Donald Trump to abolish the Environmental Protection Agency! There is no real and present danger to our clean air, clean drinking water, and quality of life… Oh, wait, yes there is!

By: That Guy

That Guy — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 21:39:45 +0000

You live next to a large paper mill… These things can happen.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 19:37:22 +0000

With all due respect to those that WEREN’T effected by this explosion, your negative opinions about those who were effected are invalid and unwarranted. The real problem here is that IP has no idea what the residents near the plant were exposed to in the cloud of chemicals released that night. Not the more solid black liquor, but the chemicals in the air. They admitted last night that they honestly don’t know. It’s possible it was an atomized version of the black liquor, and if so, the msds for this material lists this as a hazard that can damage the respiratory system. Interesting that people who had nothing to do with this have such strong opinions.

By: No Excuses

No Excuses — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 17:32:29 +0000

The purpose of insurance (private or commercial) it to make a wrong right again. Even an unintentional wrong, such as an accidental explosion. It affected some folks adversely, and they are entitled to having the wrong done to them made right.

Don’t misunderstand me, I despise money grabbing frauds, but people who are legitimately adversely impacted need to be compensated for their losses.

The driveway that was crushed, for example. I’d file a claim and I am well able to pay for a new driveway. I did not tear it up, the cleaning folks, hired by IP did. I would certainly expect that to be made right.

By: Xpeecee

Xpeecee — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:48:56 +0000

With all due respect for those affected by the explosion and for those looking for answers, I believe we should put this incident in perspective. I honestly believe there are no health issues involved in exposure to the chemical “Black Liquor”. Black liquor is the lignin that has been removed from wood fiber. The fiber is used to make paper and the lignin is a by-product. I worked in the mill for many years. Years and years ago, it was not unusual to have leaks that filled the air with a mist of black liquor. It smelled bad and it was slick. It got in our sinuses, in our food and in our clothes, but we worked in it anyway with no harmful affects. I realize that some people are more susceptible than others. For example, those with asthma may experience more difficulty when exposed to anything in the environment that is not pure. Living in an area with heavy automobile traffic and breathing exhaust fumes is one example. I would prefer exposure to black liquor over automobile exhaust fumes any day. I am convinced that IP will try to do what is right. We need IP in our community and IP needs us. I am just glad that nobody was injured – or killed…

By: Godsgyrl

Godsgyrl — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:35:26 +0000

If you stop and think about it, this was a human error somewhere. And we as humans make mistakes, some affect other people, some don’t. Stop judging and talking about how bad everything is. It could have easily been you that made a mistake and cause an issue like this. I thank God no lives were lost and that a family didn’t have to bury a loved one.
Grow up people and do something positive instead of giving your unwanted opinion about everything. Some people are just naturally negative and find fault with everything.

By: Walnut Hill Roy

Walnut Hill Roy — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:15:32 +0000

William,
Why not publish the MSDS on the black liquor so that all can see what it contained.