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Arlington Father Shawn Andrew Kuhleman 1 Of 2 Killed In Chemical Incident At Plant Near Houston

ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - One of two victims in the LyondellBasell chemical leak in Houston was a father of two from Arlington.

Shawn Andrew Kuhleman
Shawn Andrew Kuhleman (courtesy: Kuhleman family)

Shawn Andrew Kuhleman was killed at the La Porte facility on Tuesday, July 29. He was working as a contractor there.

Officials said 42 employees were injured after 100,000 pounds of acetic acid was released in the leak.

LaPorte is about 28 miles southeast of Houston.

 

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