WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) --
The Occupational Saftey and Health Administration is investigating a Wausau chemical lab explosion from last month.
WAOW TV reports that an inspection is ongoing of a small explosion and fire that happened at Dietary Pros Inc. in Wausau on July 31st. The explostion and fire happened during a chemical process at the company's location on the west side where they make dietary supplements.
A worker of Dietary Pros did suffer 3rd-degree burns as well as a broken hip from the explosion.
OSHA has six months to complete an inspection, issue citations and propose penalties due to safety and health violations.
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WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) --
One worker was injured after an explosion at a Wausau dietary supplement producer on Tuesday.
WAOW TV reports it happened at Dietary Pros on Stewart Avenue. According to fire officials, the first report was made at 11 AM. Upon arrival, they noticed smoke coming out of the building and all employees were evacuated.
Fire officials remained on the scene for several hours monitoring air quality, talking with employees, and removing product from the building.
Further investigation revealed that the blast was caused by a chemical reaction involving magnesium, a naturally occurring element that's found in the human body and several foods. It's also added to supplements.
The condition of the injured worker is unknown. Officials are continuing to investigate what may have caused the small blast.
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About Dietary Pros
Dietary
Pros is your custom contract manufacturing solution. Committed to
quality and providing solutions, Dietary Pros will work with you no
matter what stage of development you are in. Dietary Pros is built on a
strong Research and Development foundation, and creates unique
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Dennis Draeger, owner and CEO of Dietary Pros, began manufacturing dietary supplements in 1999 with the mission to provide customers worldwide with high quality products to promote health and wellness. Since his start, Dennis has built a company rooted in loyalty to customers, and a diligent compulsion to find the best formula for each customer’s need.
Dennis Draeger, owner and CEO of Dietary Pros, began manufacturing dietary supplements in 1999 with the mission to provide customers worldwide with high quality products to promote health and wellness. Since his start, Dennis has built a company rooted in loyalty to customers, and a diligent compulsion to find the best formula for each customer’s need.