A worker died Wednesday morning after a gas leak at the Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville, according to the company’s spokesperson, Scott Beal.
The worker, who Beal said he believes was an intern at the mill, was transported to the hospital Tuesday night following the gas leak. The deceased worker was taken to the hospital with one other worker Tuesday evening. The surviving worker’s condition is unknown.
A third worker was taken to the hospital earlier Tuesday afternoon after collapsing and falling unconscious. He has since been released from the hospital, Beal said.
Beal did not know the condition of the third worker.
An investigation into the cause of the leak is underway, Beal said. Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration arrived on site this morning, including an industrial hygienist and compliance officer, Beal said.
Woodland Pulp’s management team is fully cooperating with the investigation, Beal said.
The Baileyville Fire Department received notice of the leak at the plant, located at 144 Main St., at about 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, Fire Chief Brandon Ireland said Tuesday evening.
