Thursday, June 16, 2016

solvent spill at the Garlock Printing & Converting warehouse sends 3 people to the hospital in Reno, NV

 






3 hospitalized after solvent leak in Reno




Associated Press

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 | 9:25 a.m.

RENO — Reno authorities say three people have been hospitalized after reports of a solvent leak at a printing company.


The Reno Fire Department says there was a solvent spill at the Garlock Printing & Converting warehouse early Tuesday morning. A hazardous materials team discovered an equipment failure that caused a solvent to be released into the air.

Three people were hospitalized and are still under observation.

Officials determined the warehouse was safe around 4 a.m. and allowed workers to return.