Originally Posted By Elderp I heard it through the grapevine that a CM was burned and sent to the hospital because of a chemical spill. Does anyone have any info on this. According to the radio it happened at Flix's Fun Fair.
Originally Posted By smeeeko ???? was it through the radio or the grapevine? because grapevine would mean it's unsubstantiated rumor.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Three CM's ended up going to the Hospital, all were released . Two male CM's went first, they were the two mixing the chemicals. A bit later, a female CM complained of breathing problems, and was also sent... <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_894656.php" target="_blank">http://www.ocregister.com/ocre gister/homepage/abox/article_894656.php</a> >>Three workers at Disneyland were taken to the hospital early today when one mixed two chemicals that created a noxious vapor, fire officials said. The incident occurred at about 5:30 a.m. when one worker was attempting to chlorinate a water-spray system near the Flix Fanfare attraction, said Maria Sabol, a spokeswoman for the Anaheim Fire Department. The chemicals were hydrochloric acid and sodium hydrochloride, a bleach, she said. She said the result was a vapor similar to that which occurs when household bleaches are mixed with some other household chemicals against the advice of product warning labels. Sabol said the chemicals were being used to chlorinate a water system that feeds water jet sprays for a children's play area. Firefighters and the Anaheim hazmat unit were supervising the cleanup. No interruption in park activities is expected, she said.<< <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rbriefs17dec17" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/news/lo cal/la-me-rbriefs17dec17</a>,1,4264474.story?coll=la-headlines-california >>Three employees at Disney's California Adventure were taken to a hospital early Friday after one of them mixed two chemicals that released a toxic gas, authorities said. The worker accidentally mixed a gallon of a bleaching agent, sodium hypochlorite, with 15 gallons of hydrochloric acid in a water treatment system for the Flik's Fun Fare attraction area, said Maria Sabol, a spokeswoman for the Anaheim Fire Department. The employees were taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange, where they were treated and released, Sabol said. <<
Originally Posted By Elderp It was both but since I heard it on the radio too I posted. Thanks for the info Darkbeer.
Originally Posted By Westsider Flik's Fanfare? Gotta love the sloppy media. Also, isn't it interesting that the original post presented a scenario that was more alarming and sensational than the reality? It's not Elderp's fault, he/she just is paraphrasing what the media said; A CM was "burned" and "sent to the hospital" due to a "chemical spill" at DCA! When the reality is that two CM's failed to follow the rules and mixed two cleaning products that they shouldn't. It caused some bad fumes, and they were taken to the hospital to make sure they were really okay and released shortly after their arrival. I once stupidly mixed bleach and some 409 trying to clean my shower once, and it made some awful fumes and made me light headed for a minute. I stepped out of the bathroom, cleared my head, and vowed never to do that again. But the media never found out and were unable to make a sensational news story out of something that is really nothing. And the major media can't figure out why no one trusts them anymore.
Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland Now that's just stupid... Any Cast Member (or any person, for that matter) who has had basic chemicals training knows mixing bleach with almost anything creates toxic fumes. That's day one Steward training in Outdoor Vending.
Originally Posted By gadzuux I've stood on the sidelines and watched kids play in this fountain, as well as many others. These things always reek to high heaven of HEAVY chlorination. I suppose it's necessary, given that little kids aren't the most sanitary things to begin with. But how healthy is it to be exposing your skin, eyes, lungs, and various other mucous membranes to this caustic bath of chemicals? If I had a kid I wouldn't want them splashing about in this toxic soup.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Cosmic Waves, anyone? I like how they have walk in fountains in Epcot and WDW's DTD that aren't listed as attractions, but at DLR, the walk in fountains are major attractions. Just something interesting I noticed...
Originally Posted By woody "Also, isn't it interesting that the original post presented a scenario that was more alarming and sensational than the reality? It's not Elderp's fault, he/she just is paraphrasing what the media said; A CM was "burned" and "sent to the hospital" due to a "chemical spill" at DCA!" WRONG. In the reports that Darkbeer has posted, no where did it say BURNED or CHEMICAL SPILL. But it is possible to be burned from a chemicals so it is a reasonable assumption. You interpreted Elderp's post as sensational which is your fault. It is definitely wrong though.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer FYI, there was a second Chemical incident that happened at Disneyland (backstage) today, I posted a news story in the DL General link.
Originally Posted By bean "I've stood on the sidelines and watched kids play in this fountain, as well as many others. These things always reek to high heaven of HEAVY chlorination. I suppose it's necessary, given that little kids aren't the most sanitary things to begin with. But how healthy is it to be exposing your skin, eyes, lungs, and various other mucous membranes to this caustic bath of chemicals? If I had a kid I wouldn't want them splashing about in this toxic soup. " its pretty much the same toxic junk that is used in swimming pools. The smell is usually pretty strong at first.
Originally Posted By Elderp "You interpreted Elderp's post as sensational which is your fault. It is definitely wrong though." The title of this thread is Is the CM ok? That is all I cared about. If I sounded sensational I apologize.
Originally Posted By Elderp The radio btw did mention chemical burn so when I originally posted that is all I knew. Which I admit wasn't much.
Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland "If I had a kid I wouldn't want them splashing about in this toxic soup." Perhaps that a little strong... Safety is the Resort's #1 concern - if it was a safety issue, the fountain would not be operating.
Originally Posted By Skippy I once stupidly mixed bleach and some 409 trying to clean my shower once, and it made some awful fumes and made me light headed for a minute. I stepped out of the bathroom, cleared my head, and vowed never to do that again. But the media never found out and were unable to make a sensational news story out of something that is really nothing. ------------------ BREAKING NEWS: This just in: Westsider narrowly escapes death after deadly poison gas released into house. Terrorism has not been ruled out.
Originally Posted By hiddencat3 OC Register is known for their Disney bashing. I have seen story after story with wrong facts - like wrong attraction names. These reporters live in OC and report for a OC newspaper, but they still can't figure what the heck the attraction or area is called. Ok, OC Register really bugs me. I can go on and on about how they like to mess up the facts. They can't even check Disneyland.com to see if they have have the right name! Come on!
Originally Posted By ChurroMonster Seriously, who even knows exact names of theme park attraction besides theme park geeks? I'm sure that media outlets have more important facts to check.
