According to authorities, the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the THK Rhythm Automotive Plant in the Louth Street and Ridley Road area.
A total of 23 people have been taken to hospital in St. Catharines following a hazardous workplace incident on Tuesday, Niagara Health confirms.
Upper said the acid turned to vapour and three people were nearby. They managed to close the valve, but they were exposed to the fumes, he said. Officials on the scene said about 20 other people were exposed, and decontamination showers were used. Most of them were taken to the hospital by bus. "The chemical typically provides burns to respiratory and skin if you are exposed heavily," he said. "We don't believe they had that heavy saturation."
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