Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 19 more to hospital, officials say
Summary
A chemical leak at the Catalyst Refiners plant in Institute, West Virginia, caused two deaths and sent 19 people to the hospital. The leak happened during a shutdown process when a violent chemical reaction occurred involving nitric acid.Key Facts
- The accident happened at a silver recovery plant called Catalyst Refiners.
- Two people died, and 19 others were hospitalized after the chemical leak.
- The leak involved a violent reaction between nitric acid and another chemical.
- The incident occurred while workers were shutting down part of the plant.
- Seven of the injured were ambulance workers who responded to the leak.
- A shelter in place order was issued nearby and lifted after over five hours.
- Victims needed decontamination involving removing clothes and being sprayed down.
- The plant’s owner, Ames Goldsmith Corp., is cooperating with officials investigating the event.
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