Two people were treated after being exposed to a Chemical spill at a veterinary hospital in Oceanside, North County, on Saturday afternoon, February 11, 2023.
According to the Oceanside Fire Department, the Chemical Exposure incident occurred at about 12:45 p.m. at the Mission Animal and Bird Hospital at 655 Benet Road.
Responders from the San Diego County Hazardous Material Response Team arrived and learned that a vial of Isoflurane had been dropped by a hospital employee. The chemical, used as a general anesthetic and safe in small doses, can be hazardous in larger doses.
Fire officials cordoned off the area and turned off the building’s ventilation system to prevent the spread of the chemical. Additional responders, including the Haz Mat Team and the County of San Diego Environmental Health Duty Officer, were called in.
One employee reportedly had direct skin and respiratory system exposure. As more workers arrived to help, one more was exposed. One was taken to a nearby emergency room, while the other was examined before being discharged on the spot.
The Hazmat Team contained the spilled hazardous materials in a container and cleaned it up. The building was shut down for a moment as mitigation efforts were made.
Chemical Exposure Statistics
In the United States, there were 424,360 cases of nonfatal injuries or illnesses requiring work absences in 2020 that were attributed to contact with hazardous substances or environments. It was reported that 798 people died in 2021. Over half (464) of these deaths were the result of accidental overdoses caused by the nonmedical use of drugs or alcohol.
Electricity, radiation, noise, temperature extremes, changes in air and water pressure, COVID-19 and other contagious and infectious diseases, chemical spills, oxygen deficiency, and traumatic or stressful events are all examples of potentially hazardous situations in which one could find themselves.
What to Do After a Chemical Exposure Incident
Reporting a chemical exposure accident to the authorities must be done immediately. If questioned, give a straightforward, non-speculative account of what transpired. The victim may feel compelled to offer an apology, even if they had nothing to do with the incident. Such actions may be used as grounds for denial of a claim by the insurance.
A copy of the report can be obtained by contacting the relevant authorities. If you want us to submit the request on your behalf, please fill out the form on our site. Once we get the necessary details, we may start working on your claim. During a no-cost session, you can find out how solid your case really is.
Chemical Exposure Injury Lawyers in San Diego County
After a chemical exposure incident, the victim may experience health issues even after receiving treatment. Some problems may have long-term effects. Please call us if you or a loved one has been hurt by chemical exposure. Victims deserve to be paid for their suffering.
Our trusted and award-winning San Diego County chemical exposure injury lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $400 million.
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