Toxic Chemical Spill Response on Interstate 840 | Enviro Medics Hazmat Team

On Father’s Day, the Enviro Medics Emergency Spill Response Team was dispatched to Interstate 840 for a spill involving toxic chemicals. Upon arrival, our technicians conducted a full site survey and immediately recognized that the materials present posed a significant danger to personnel and motorists.

Following proper hazmat protocols, our team quickly established a staging area, along with clearly defined cold, warm, and hot zones to protect responders and maintain full control of the incident. This ensured that all entry, decontamination, and exit procedures were performed safely and according to industry standards.

Crews then donned appropriate chemical protective gear, including advanced PPE suited for toxic chemical handling. Working carefully and methodically, our technicians:

• Overpacked multiple damaged and leaking barrels

• Contained and stabilized the spill area

• Implemented state-of-the-art decontamination techniques

• Ensured no additional chemical migration occurred

• Secured the scene so recovery crews could work safely

This incident put our team's skill, training, and equipment to the test—but their professionalism and rapid coordination resulted in the scene being made safe and both lanes of Interstate 840 reopened quickly.

Enviro Medics LLC provides expert toxic chemical spill response, hazardous materials cleanup, and emergency environmental remediation throughout Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky. From roadway incidents to industrial spills, our team is equipped to handle the most dangerous situations with confidence and precision.

Call Enviro Medics for all toxic chemical spills, hazmat cleanup, and emergency response needs across TN, AL & KY!