Sulfuric acid spill forces evacuation at Coors canning facility in Colorado
Approximately 85-90 employees from the Coors Brewing canning facility in Golden were evacuated on Thursday, due to an on-site sulfuric acid spill, according to officials from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).
The spill occurred at about 5:30 PM, resulting in the closure of 32nd Avenue and McIntyre Street, and 13th Avenue and Ford Road in Golden. These roads have since been reopened.
A truck carrying sulfuric acid caused the spill, officials said.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), exposure to sulfuric acid spills can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, teeth, and lungs. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident at CoorsTek.
“Sulfuric acid is used in many industries. It’s used to produce other chemicals, explosives and glue; to refine petroleum; to cure metal; and in lead-based car batteries,” the CDC has reported.
The Coors Brewing canning facility has since been reopened, JCSO reported.
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