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Nov 5, 2024

One person seriously injured in an industrial accident in Minster


Courtesy of Tony Heitmeyer:

MINSTER, Ohio - One person was seriously injured in an industrial accident Tuesday afternoon in the Village of Minster in Auglaize County. 
 
It happened just before one o'clock at the Dannon Yogurt manufacturing plant on Southgate Drive. 
 
The Minster Area Life Squad chief confirmed that a contractor working at the plant came into contact with a chemicals, resulting in severe injuries to their face. CareFlight flew the victim to the hospital. 
 
OSHA is expected to investigate the incident.

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