The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board is launching an investigation into a hazardous ammonia leak that occurred the evening of July 31 at Cuisine Solutions, Inc., a food processing facility in Loudoun County, Va. The release led to the hospitalization of 33 workers, with some in serious condition.
The Associated Press reported that the leak was caused by a failed valve, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System said in a written statement. A hazardous response team donned protective gear and shut off the valve, authorities said.
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CSB Chairperson Steve Owens said, “This is a very serious incident that injured dozens of employees at the facility and put many others at risk.”
The facility is a commercial food preparation plant with approximately 350 employees located about 30 miles from Washington D.C.
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