--Baker Hughes a GE Co. (BHGE) and two of its subsidiaries were indicted by an Alaska grand jury on charges related to the release of chemicals during construction of a chemical transfer facility, Reuters reports Thursday.

--A Baker Hughes manager was also indicted, the report said.

--The Alaska Attorney General's office said the chemical releases took place in 2014, during construction of the facility, according to the report.

--"We vigorously deny the claims made against us, and will exercise our right to present evidence that the allegations are without merit," a spokesperson for Baker Hughes said. "We have confidence in the judicial system and that the full facts will be presented in court."

Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-baker-hughes-ge-indictments-alaska/grand-jury-indicts-ges-baker-hughes-for-exposing-workers-to-toxic-chemicals-idUSKCN1VX2EL

 

--Write to Stephen Nakrosis at stephen.nakrosis@wsj.com

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

September 12, 2019 14:39 ET (18:39 GMT)

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