Mr. Schmitz later confronted Mr. Daisey, and according to a transcript posted online, asked the stage performer about the workers he said were poisoned by the toxic chemical known as N-hexane.

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Now, the good news: Wintek has promised that workers will get their bonuses, and further said that the factory hasn't used n-hexane since August -- complete with proof that current n-hexane levels are lower than safety regulations require.

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