BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) – Two outage workers were taken to area hospitals as a precaution Thursday morning after they were exposed to “trace amounts” of a “non-radiological” chemical at the Byron Clean Energy Center.
The Constellation Clean Energy Center in Byron, Ill.(WIFR)
Constellation, the company that owns the plant, says the chemical was associated with a release from a holding tank during an event on Tuesday.
The Constellation Clean Energy Center in Byron, Ill.(WIFR)
On March 10, eight people were taken to local hospitals as a precaution due to a chemical exposure.
Constellation says specialized teams are working to remove all remaining traces and make sure the area is safe before work resumes.
Below is the full statement from Constellation:
This morning, two outage workers at the Byron Clean Energy Center were transported to area hospitals as a precaution after trace amounts of a common non‑radiological chemical were identified in the turbine building. The chemical was associated with a release from a holding tank during an event on Tuesday. Specialized teams are actively working to remove all remaining traces and ensure the area is safe before work resumes. The health and safety of our workers and the surrounding community remain our top priority. We will continue to keep community stakeholders informed as more information becomes available.
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