Two Die, 19 Hurt in WV Chemical Leak at Institute Silver-Refining Plant

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Two Die, 19 Hurt in WV Chemical Leak at Institute Silver-Refining Plant
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A chemical leak at Catalyst Refiners’ silver-recovery plant in Institute, WV, triggered a violent reaction and killed two people, injuring 19 others including several ambulance workers; a shelter-in-place order and large-scale decontamination were conducted as investigators look into the incident.

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