Union Carbide gas release in West Virginia linked to aldicarb oxime
Union Carbide officials acknowledge a toxic gas leak at the plant classified high risk like the Bhopal chemical, but CDC and company say it posed no long term threat. Production paused while investigators review the incident. 134 hospitalizations with 1 worker and 14 others hospitalized in satisfactory condition.
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Chemical spill prompts safety notice near Union Carbide plant
In South Charleston a non toxic caustic chemical used for brake fluid spilled into the Kanawha River two days after 134 people were sickened by a related release at a nearby plant. Union Carbide confirms the spill and says the substance is non threatening while emergency services were notified.
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