Doe Run to hire firm to study claims

Wednesday, April 17, 2002

HERCULANEUM, Mo. -- The Doe Run Co. plans to hire an independent firm to investigate allegations made by former employees that the company buried toxic waste on the grounds of its smelter alongside the Mississippi River, the company said Tuesday.

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