Wednesday, June 17, 2015

TANKER TRUCK OVERTURNS IN FORSYTH COUNTY, SC, SPILLS HEXYLENE GLYCOL; 2 FIRE FIGHTERS HOSPITALIZED DUE TO CHEMICAL EXPOSURE





JUNE 17, 2015

FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. 

Two fire fighters were hospitalized after being exposed to chemicals while responding to an overturned tanker truck.

The accident happened shortly after 3 p.m. on U.S. 158 near Goodwill Church Road.

According to the Winston-Salem Professional Fire Fighters Association, the truck was carrying Hexylene Glycol.

Winston-Salem Fire Department HazMat responded to the accident as well as multiple fire crews.

According to NCDOT, U.S. 158 is currently closed in both directions. It is unclear when the road will reopen.

The identities of the fire fighters taken to the hospital have not been released.

The Potential Acute Health Effects of Hexylene Glycol are:

Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer), of ingestion.

Potential Chronic Health Effects:

Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to kidneys, the nervous system, liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage