Second Bayer Explosion Victim Dies

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Posted: 4:35 PM Oct 11, 2008
Last Updated: 4:35 PM Oct 11, 2008
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INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) -- A second victim has died from injuries suffered during an August explosion at the Bayer CropScience plant in Institute.

Bill Oxley died Friday at a burn center in Pittsburgh. Fellow plant worker Barry Withrow was killed the night of the explosion.

Emergency services have officials criticized Bayer CropScience for failing to provide timely information following the August 28 incident, which remains under federal, state and local investigation.

About 500 Bayer CropScience employees work at the Institute plant, which makes pesticide and is located at an industrial park where 80 Dow Chemical employees and 200 contractors also work.

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Posted by: Debi on Oct 27, 2008 at 02:39 PM
I have worked with Bill's wife, Marie. Not a sweeter person in this world. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Oxley family and for the family of Mr. Withrow.

Posted by: Ricardo on Oct 15, 2008 at 09:29 PM
I work with Bill Oxley brother and I want to extend my deepest condolences to Bill Oxley family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Posted by: chrissy on Oct 14, 2008 at 09:21 PM
my brother was exposed to the chemical leak,he works right across the road from the dupont plant,weve heard about a settlement can anyone help us out with any info or contact information?

Posted by: Kathy on Oct 13, 2008 at 05:18 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris Oxley and his family. God bless you.

Posted by: sad on Oct 13, 2008 at 04:04 PM
My thoughts and prayers to the family of Mr. Oxley. May GOD comfort you in your time of need. GOD BLESS...

Posted by: ed on Oct 13, 2008 at 11:30 AM
That makes 4 people they have killed in that plant

Posted by: Dee Dee on Oct 13, 2008 at 10:43 AM
My heart goes out to Chris and his family. I lost my mom in July, I know what you are going thru. My thoughts and prayers are with you.........

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 12, 2008 at 08:32 PM
My prayers are with the family as well. This is now 4 people that have died as direct results from this same unit that exploded 8/18/93 and 8/28/08. I was there for the first one and think Bayer needs to take more time rebuilding it than they plan like Rhone Poulenc did for the first one. After the first explosion, nothing ever happened to that part of the unit. Now Bayer needs to do the same for the other part of the unit.

Posted by: Alicia on Oct 12, 2008 at 01:46 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Bill Oxley. My heart is so broken that you all are going through this as my family did back in August. Just know we have you all in our prayers.

Posted by: Kathy on Oct 12, 2008 at 01:04 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I lost my husband to a terrible accident a while ago. Stay strong and draw your strength from the Lord!

Posted by: Jenni on Oct 11, 2008 at 09:14 PM
That is terrible. I have thought about him often since the accident. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. God bless you all.

Posted by: Raven on Oct 11, 2008 at 05:03 PM
My Thoughts and Prayers go out to Mr Oxleys Family and Friends. I sure hope the company takes care of the Familys in their time of need.

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