Byron, Ill. — A chemical exposure at a Byron power facility Tuesday afternoon sent multiple employees to hospitals for evaluation.
According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded to the Constellation Generating Station at 4405 N. German Church Road after receiving reports of workers exposed to a chemical during an outage-related work operation.
Authorities said multiple ambulances responded to the scene and transported affected employees to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment. Officials reported that all known injuries are believed to be minor.
The sheriff’s office said there is no threat to the public related to the incident.
Investigators have not yet released details about the specific chemical involved or how the exposure occurred. The incident remains under review, according to Sheriff Brian VanVickle, and additional information may be released as the investigation continues.
The Constellation Generating Station in Byron is one of the region’s major nuclear power facilities and regularly undergoes scheduled outage work for maintenance and refueling operations. Such outages often involve contractors and specialized crews working inside controlled sections of the plant.
Emergency responders cleared the scene after workers were transported, though officials have not indicated whether any operations at the facility were temporarily paused following the exposure.
For nearby communities and commuters in northern Ogle County, officials emphasized that no off-site hazards or environmental impacts have been reported.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities review workplace conditions and determine what led to the exposure.
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