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Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 19  to hospital, officials say

Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 19 to hospital, officials say

Summary

A chemical leak at the Catalyst Refiners plant in Institute, West Virginia, caused the deaths of two people and sent 19 others to the hospital. The leak happened while workers were getting ready to shut down part of the plant.

Key Facts

  • The chemical leak occurred at a silver recovery plant called Catalyst Refiners.
  • The plant is located in Institute, West Virginia.
  • Two people died due to the chemical leak.
  • Nineteen others were taken to the hospital for treatment.
  • The incident happened during preparations to shut down part of the facility.
  • Kanawha County emergency officials reported the accident.
  • The exact chemical involved was not mentioned.
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