The spill took place at THK Rhythm Automotive, which makes a variety of linkage and suspension products, including control arms, ball joints and tie rod ends, in St. Catharines, Ont. First responders said they were called in the morning after contractors were exposed to a vapour cloud of hydrochloric acid that was released after a concentrated leak.
Three people were directly exposed through inhalation and skin contact, said Upper. The liquid transformed into a vapour cloud and 20 other staff members in the area were exposed solely through skin contact with the vapour, he said. "We wanted to get them there quickly so they could get checked and monitored, and we did not want to tie up all of the Niagara EMS units," Upper said.
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