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.