Workers injured in hazmat incident at Burrillville meat processing plant

BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WPRI) — Five employees were brought to the hospital after being exposed to chemicals at a Burrillville meat manufacturer Thursday morning, according to authorities.

Pascoag Fire Chief Michael Dexter told 12 News firefighters were called to Charcuterie Artisans after receiving reports of a chemical spill.

Dexter said it appears employees mixed chemicals and poured them down a drain, triggering a reaction that caused noxious fumes to permeate that section of the facility…

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