A Federal Investigation Is Underway After A Toxic Acid Release At U.S. Nitrogen In Greene County. The Incident Happened On 11/24 During A Malfunction As The Plant Was Starting Up. The Chemical Safety Board Says Plumes Of Nitric Acid Were Released Into The Air. The Plant Is Owned By Austin Powder Company. A Second Release Happened At A Related Facility In Ohio On 6/11, Prompting A 3-Mile Evacuation. The FAA Temporarily Restricted Flights Within 30 Nautical Miles Of That Site. The Safety Board Says No One Was Hurt But They’re Concerned About Repeated Incidents. The Investigation Will Look For Patterns And Make Safety Recommendations To Prevent Future Leaks.
