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Milan factory worker overcome by chemical leak

Type of event:
Chemical spill or incident

Victims

Wounded

1

Date

July 9, 2024

What happened

A 54-year-old worker was exposed to a leak of titanium oxide and polyurethane resin while working at a chemical plant in Cinisello Balsamo, Milan, which produces paints, varnishes, and printing inks. Firefighters and technicians from the ATS (Azienda per la Tutela della Salute – Health Protection Agency) of Milan were present to conduct checks. Investigations are underway to determine the causes of the incident. No further details are currently available.

Where it happened

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