37 employees injured in chemical leak

It has been reported that 37 employees have been injured in a chemical leak in Teeside yesterday morning (4 January).

The incident happened at the BASF plant in Teesside when the substance hexamethylene diamine was involved in a leak.

The substance in question is used in the manufacture of nylon fibres and plastics and causes burns and irritation if it makes contact with the skin.

It is understood that 37 members of staff needed hospital treatment after suffering from su... (333 more words)

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