MEC&F Expert Engineers : OSHA Opens Investigation at Heritage Thermal in Ohio After Worker Exposure to Alaline

Thursday, September 10, 2015

OSHA Opens Investigation at Heritage Thermal in Ohio After Worker Exposure to Alaline










By WKBN Staff 


Published: September 9, 2015

 
 

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio (WKBN) – 


The Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation into Heritage Thermal.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the incident occurred on August 26.

A worker was reportedly exposed to waste containing alaline and was sent to the hospital and released.

Analine is a poisonous, oily liquid that can cause problems through skin contact or if someone breathes it in. Heritage Thermal is an environmental services firm dealing with incineration.