PALM BAY, Florida -- Two people were injured after an accidental chemical spill
at a Palm Bay business.
At approximately 3 p.m., Palm Bay firefighters and paramedics
responded to the area of 2320 Commerce Drive NE for reports of a chemical
spill with possible exposures.
When firefighters arrived on scene, they
located two individuals suffering from injuries relating to an exposure
to nitric acid. The victims are employees of a business that repairs
and recycles electronic circuit boards.
During work operations, one of
the employees was transferring nitric acid from one container to another
when a small amount estimated at less than one quart spilled. This
employee received burns to his hand and eyes and was transported to the
hospital for treatment. A second employee was also transported for
exposure after inhaling vapors.
A Fire Safety Report was written/given to the company to assure no
one returns to the facility until it is properly cleaned and
decontaminated by a professional cleaning company.
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