Eight people taken to hospitals after police find potential lead paint dust in House building cafeteria

Eight cafeteria employees were taken to area hospitals Friday after a potential release of lead paint dust was discovered at the Longworth House Office Building cafeteria during a weeks-long renovation project, authorities said.

All eight were evaluated for potential exposure to lead, according to a House Sergeant at Arms news release. The area in the cafeteria that was initially impacted was not being used for food preparation. Around 9:30 a.m. Friday, authorities discovered that lead paint dust may have been released during overnight renovation work. While authorities investigated, some workers complained of feeling unwell, the release said. More...

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