GLASGOW – Nemak has released a statement following a chemical leak at one of its Glasgow locations on Friday.
The chlorine leak was reported at approximately 2:00 a.m. According to a news release, all personnel was evacuated and local emergency services were notified and responded to the incident.
The leak was contained quickly, and no injuries occurred due to the safety response implemented by Nemak, including an emergency stop that closed the tank promptly.
Nemak and the fire department performed safety checks and air quality tests before employees re-entered the facility.
“Our first priority is the safety of our employees and the surrounding community,” the statement said.
