Texas authorities are investigating a leak at the LyondellBasell chemical plant in La Porte, which resulted in 2 deaths and 30 hospitalizations.
event It happened at around 7:30 am on Tuesday, when the factory leaked a chemical mixture.
“Approximately 100,000 pounds of the mixture was released, including acetic acid. The cleanup is currently continuing,” LyondellBasell said in a statement.
“The air monitoring conducted during the incident did not indicate the level of action that can be taken, and the monitoring is ongoing.”
The company revealed It produces acetic acid to meet the requirements of transporting food, and uses this chemical in plastic bottles, textiles, etc.
Although the term “leak” has been used to describe the incident, Harris County Fire Chief Laurie Christensen said officials are still working hard to gather details.
“Sometimes, when there is a leak, in terms of these situations, you think of something pouring out,” she explained.
“The leak may also be a top explosion and release of chemicals. Therefore, once we enter the investigation, we will be able to specify it in detail.”
leakage This resulted in the death of two contractors and hospitalization of 30 workers. One employee was treated for burns, while the other employees suffered from respiratory complications.
The authorities have not yet released the identities of the two contractors.s reason leakage Under investigation, the company is cooperating with officials.
The incident happened a week later Dow Chemical Plant A similar incident occurred in La Porte involving the leakage of hydroxyethyl acrylate. Officials issued an asylum-in-place order, but it was later cancelled.
However, the evacuation order of the city’s emergency management office still applies to anyone within half a mile of the location.
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