Wednesday, February 25, 2004

Depot worker hurts hand on VX drum      

STOCKTON, Tooele County — Entry into the Deseret Chemical Depot's toxic operations areas was closed off to workers for a time Sunday morning after an employee punctured his hand while moving a drum of VX agent.
     
According to a chemical depot officials, a metal sliver on the drum apparently pierced the protective suit and the worker's skin.
     
The injured worker was taken to the plant's medical facility for a blood sample. Results of the blood draw showed no signs of VX. The worker showed no signs of VX symptoms was allowed to report back to work.