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Low-level radiation spills on Kirker Pass Road in Contra Costa
Marisa Lagos, Chronicle Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
(09-05) 12:05 PDT CONCORD - A small amount of a low-grade radiological chemical spilled on Kirker Pass Road near Concord today, forcing officials to close the road indefinitely as a precaution.
The spill happened around 7:30 a.m. when a courier for the medical supply company Cardinal Health lost control of his pickup truck, said Officer Scott Yox of the California Highway Patrol. The truck was carrying boxes that had trace amounts of a low-grade radiological chemical used in the medical field, Yox said.
"It doesn't sound like the (containers) were full," Yox said. "They had trace or residual amounts - he had probably just dropped off some stuff and picked up empty containers, and was going to his next location."
Yox said cleanup crews "had some hits with our radiological testing equipment. ... The whole roadway is shut down so we can prevent a spread."
Cardinal Health is responsible for the cleanup, Yox said. It is being assisted by the county Fire Department and hazardous materials team, and by Concord and Pittsburg police.
This may be a problem for some and cause some extra traffic through Marsh Creek Rd and HWY 4.
Low-level radiation spills on Kirker Pass Road in Contra Costa
Marisa Lagos, Chronicle Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
(09-05) 12:05 PDT CONCORD - A small amount of a low-grade radiological chemical spilled on Kirker Pass Road near Concord today, forcing officials to close the road indefinitely as a precaution.
The spill happened around 7:30 a.m. when a courier for the medical supply company Cardinal Health lost control of his pickup truck, said Officer Scott Yox of the California Highway Patrol. The truck was carrying boxes that had trace amounts of a low-grade radiological chemical used in the medical field, Yox said.
"It doesn't sound like the (containers) were full," Yox said. "They had trace or residual amounts - he had probably just dropped off some stuff and picked up empty containers, and was going to his next location."
Yox said cleanup crews "had some hits with our radiological testing equipment. ... The whole roadway is shut down so we can prevent a spread."
Cardinal Health is responsible for the cleanup, Yox said. It is being assisted by the county Fire Department and hazardous materials team, and by Concord and Pittsburg police.
This may be a problem for some and cause some extra traffic through Marsh Creek Rd and HWY 4.
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