AKRON — Goodyear is investigating the causes of fires that occurred recently at the company's tire plant in Danville, Va., and synthetic rubber plant in Beaumont, Texas.
A company spokeswoman confirmed that 24-year-old Marlin Bob was released from the hospital after suffering second- and third-degree burns from a Nov. 15 fire in Beaumont.
She added that no other employees were injured at Beaumont and the fire in Danville did not result in any injuries.
Going forward, the spokeswoman said once the investigations are complete, the company will determine what steps to take next.