Explosion at Valley Proteins in Rose Hill, NC Injures 4
An explosion at Valley Proteins in Rose Hill, NC this morning seriously injured four contract workers who were airlifted to an area hospital for burn injuries. The explosion occurred around 10:45 this morning as the crew was working in the finished product area of the lant located on Yellowcut Road.
xxxMichael Smith, vice chairman of the company, told WITN that the workers suffered third-degree burns when a flash explosion occurred. He said there was a significant amount of dust in the area where the work was being performed and that it may have contributed to the explosion. Smith said he was not sure if the contractor had secured proper “hot work” permits needed to use welding and cutting tools in that area.
An investigation of the explosion is underway.
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