Acid Leak at Texas Plant: Two Killed, Dozens Wounded
At least two people died and 30 were hospitalized as a result of a chemical spill at a plant in a suburb of Houston, Texas on Tuesday evening, July 27, company officials said. Writes about it USA Today.
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The incident involved an acetic acid leak at LyondellBasell's La Porte facility, said Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie Christensen.
“The incident began at approximately 19:35 p.m. when LyondellBasell requested emergency response for a mass casualty incident at their facility,” said La Porte Public Information Officer Lee Woodward.
Acetic acid “is a chemical acid used in food-grade vinegar,” Christensen said. “It causes severe burns, is harmful if swallowed, toxic if inhaled and is harmful to the skin.”
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The cause of the leak was not named, but the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office determined that it was not caused by an explosion or fire.
LyondellBasell is the third largest chemical manufacturer in the United States. The plant, headquartered in Houston, was built in 2017.
A Chevalier Gray company spokesman said two people were "fatally injured" and several others were burned.
The leak was localized at the facility and currently there is no threat to the city.
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“There are no sheltering or other protective measures recommended for the community at this time,” the rescue service said in a statement.
Harris County Judge Link Hidalgo said on Twitter that she was "heartbroken to learn of two deaths" at the facility.
“Our county and other first responders are working to support other impacted workers and ensure the situation is under control,” Hidalgo wrote.
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