4 employees of Innocor Foam Technologies treated after coming into contact with toluene in Newburyport, Mass.
By Amanda Getchell agetchell@newburyportnews.com
August 10, 2018
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. —
Fire officials responded to a hazardous materials incident late Thursday afternoon at a local business, sending four workers to the hospital.
Around 4 p.m., Newburyport Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire said firefighters were dispatched to Innocor Foam Technologies, at 122 Parker St., for a report of a chemical spill.
When they arrived, firefighters determined four employees needed to be decontaminated at the scene after coming into contact with toluene. About about 10 to 15 gallons of the chemical spilled from a pipe, LeClaire said. According to its website, the company produces innovative foams for bedding materials, furniture and packaging.
The four employees were taken to an area hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening, LeClaire added.
Newburyport fire officials and a state hazardous materials emergency response team evaluated the scene and have since turned over control to Innocor officials, LeClaire said. In addition, Clean Harbors was helping clean up the spill, fire officials said.