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Bedford Park Plant Fire: Two Hurt
11 Apr
Summary
- Two employees sustained burn injuries in the fire.
- The fire originated from a food processing machine.
- The incident occurred at Ingredion's Argo facility.
Two employees were injured in a fire that erupted Friday morning at the Ingredion Argo facility located in Bedford Park. The incident occurred at approximately 8:36 a.m. at the 300-acre industrial site on South Archer Road.
Firefighters responded to the blaze, which reportedly started in a food processing machine within the industrial food processing plant. Smoke was seen emanating from the facility. Both injured employees suffered burn injuries and were taken to local hospitals.
A firefighter also sustained minor burn injuries during the response and was transported for treatment. Other employees were safely evacuated from the premises. The fire was successfully brought under control around 9 a.m.
Plant management indicated that the injured employees are expected to recover fully, and the firefighter is also reported to be in stable condition. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration may investigate the workplace fire. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
