Hiding Behind Terrorism Law
The Bayer company is refusing to talk about a fatal accident at a West Virginia plant, citing a 2002 terrorism law. CSB had intended to hear community concerns, gather more information on the accident, and inform residents of the status of its investigation. However, Bayer attorneys contacted CSB Chairman John Bresland and set up a Feb. 12 conference at the board's Washington, D.C., headquarters. There, they warned CSB not to reveal details of the accident or the facility's layout at the communi[...]