MARTINEZ – Health officials in Contra Costa County on Tuesday made an unannounced visit to a Martinez refinery that has been under scrutiny following multiple flaring incidents and hazardous materials releases. In a statement, the agency said they made visited Martinez Refining Company to request records and observe its operation, focusing on safety programs, reliability … Read more
Contra Costa Health officials said Tuesday they, along with officials from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, began a surprise inspection at the Martinez Refining Company on Tuesday afternoon that could last a few days to even weeks. Matthew Kaufmann, CCH’s deputy director, said how long the agencies are at MRC — which is … Read more
MARTINEZ – Contra Costa County health officials and Martinez residents said they’re fed up with yet another flaring on Friday at the Martinez Refining Company. The release sent a foul odor into the air. County officials said the smell irritated people who live as far away as Crockett, which is about 11 miles away. Health … Read more