Worldabout 18 hours ago· 1 min read
Chemical Leak at West Virginia Plant Kills 2, Hospitalizes 19 as Industrial Accident Unfolds
A dangerous chemical spill occurred at the Catalyst Refiners plant in West Virginia, killing two workers and sending 19 others to hospitals. Workers were attempting to shut down the facility when a chemical gas reaction caused the emergency.
Industrial Emergency in West Virginia
The leak occurred at the Catalyst Refiners plant, a silver recovery business. An emergency management official says workers were preparing to shut down at least part of the facility when the leak occurred, causing a chemical gas reaction.
The incident marks a serious industrial safety concern in the state.