26 Workers Hurt in Explosion at Factory
An explosion and fire ripped through an insulation plant, sending black smoke spiraling across the southern Kentucky countryside and injuring 26 workers, 11 critically.
The cause of the explosion at CTA Acoustics was not immediately known.
The injured employees were taken to at least five hospitals. Dr. George Liu of Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin said at least eight were burned on more than 80% of their bodies.
CTA attorney Jim Tomaw said there were no hazardous chemicals in the plant, which makes acoustical and thermal insulation for the industrial and automotive industries.
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