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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 8:45 am
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AngryMiller
 
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Originally Posted by mkt
En espaņol: http://www.elnuevodia.com/dealojante...io-607689.html

and googled english http://bit.ly/dvFoQ

At 9:25am, a passenger was inspecting his bags, and accidentally dropped a glass container containing mercury. Doesn't say where in the terminal.

For those who don't go to SJU often, Terminal C is the AA terminal.
They will get the vacuum cleaners out there to pick up the big chunks. After that they bring out the mop buckets and a solution to solidify the remaining chunks of mercury before vacuuming up the dust on the floor. A real PITA, but nothing serious since the area is well ventilated. Closed until they can get the vaporized mercury levels down. Don't recommend rolling around on the floor for a few days.
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