Associated Press
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WILDER, Idaho — An ammonia leak forced the evacuation of about 90 workers at a food processing plant in the southwest Idaho town of Wilder on Thursday morning and sent at least 18 to area hospitals.
Officials at CTI-SSI Food Service say an employee accidentally turned on the wrong valve releasing liquid ammonia into the attic of the plant.
Emergency responders say workers suffered nausea, headaches and stinging eyes.
John McGee, a spokesman for West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, says there are no serious injuries.
Keith Dunning, a spokesman for the company, says state and federal regulatory officials have been notified and the company is also investigating.