RSOE EDIS: China - HAZMAT - 2010.04.12

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2010-04-12 03:10:53 - HAZMAT - China EDIS CODE: HZ-20100412-25654-CHN Date & Time: 2010-04-12 03:10:53 [UTC] Area: China, Province of Sichuan, Zhongyi Alloy Company, Neijang Number of Injured person(s): 94 Damage level: Heavy (Level 3) Not confirmed information! Description: At least 94 people are suffering from lead poisoning in China’s Sichuan Province - most of the victims are children. According to state-run media, nearly all live near the Zhongyi Alloy Company in Neijang city, and authorities ordered the lead factory to be closed. Cases of lead poisoning have come up across China, where ill enforced emissions and dumping regulations have taken a toll on public health. High levels of lead can damage the nervous system, the reproductive organs, and can be lethal. Posted:2010-04-12 03:10:53 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu