Officials say chemical fumes have sickened 24 workers at a Tennessee plant that makes filters.
Chattanooga Fire Department spokesman Bruce Garner told media the incident was reported about 10 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Filter Media. He said workers were using a new chemical with heat and it began emitting fumes that made them sick. He said the employees evacuated the facility and called emergency crews.
Garner said a handful of workers complained of nausea, vomiting and shortness of breath. Others had less severe symptoms. Crews took 24 workers to area hospitals to get checked out as a precaution.
According to the company’s website, South Filter Media produces dry filtration filter bags.
Topics Chemicals
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