The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
BIRON, Wis. — An explosion Friday morning at the New-Page Corp. paper mill injured three workers, including one who was airlifted to a hospital with severe burns.
NewPage Corp. spokesman Cliff Bowers said the accident took place near the mill entrance where coal is delivered. He said a fire was sparked in the coal dustcollection system. Bowers said the company isn’t immediately releasing names.
Bowers said firefighters fought the blaze for more than an hour.
NewPage is based in Miamisburg, Ohio. The Biron plant has 429 employees.
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