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Acid Leak Forces Medical Airlift Of 2 Martinez Refinery Workers

MARTINEZ (CBS SF) - Two workers at the Tesoro Refinery in Martinez were airlifted to the hospital early Wednesday morning after an industrial accident.

The employees were taking a sample when they were exposed to acid about 2:30 a.m.

They are expected make a full recovery.

The leak was quickly contained and the refinery resumed normal operation.

 

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