Analysis
What the administration claimed
OSHA found that on Jan. 27, 2026, Woodland Pulp LLC workers were exposed to high concentrations of uncontrolled hydrogen sulfide gas during a cold weather shutdown, and two employees died from that exposure.
Claimant: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration agency press release
Agency or office: U.S. Department of Labor
Context
OSHA's press release summarizes findings from federal inspections at Woodland Pulp LLC in Baileyville, ME, including the Jan. 27, 2026 hydrogen sulfide release that resulted in two fatalities and a separate March 7, 2026 chemical fire. OSHA issued multiple willful and serious citations and proposed $794,456 in penalties.
Evidence
This claim is taken directly from an OSHA press release reporting the agency's findings after federal inspections. The press release is a primary official source and provides specific dates, the nature of the exposure (hydrogen sulfide during a cold-weather shutdown), and the outcome (two deaths). No contradictory official evidence is provided in the release.