Worker dies after chemical exposure at Buffalo Wild Wings in Burlington

A worker at Buffalo Wild Wings in Burlington is dead after being exposed to a “strong cleaning agent” Thursday night, according to the Burlington Fire Department

Interim Chief Michael Patterson said the BFD responded to a serious hazardous material incident at the restaurant following a 5:36 p.m. call for a report of a chemical reaction in the kitchen area. Firefighters evacuated the building and a Tier 1 hazardous material response was initiated.

A male employee was taken to Leahy Hospital in serious condition, and later died. Several other people checked themselves into the hospital as a result of the incident, the BFD said.

The cause of the incident is under investigation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the incident.

from Boston Herald https://ift.tt/2WTgxsF