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  • 2 employees taken to hospital after equipment malfunctions at PPG’s Springdale plant – WPXI

    2 employees taken to hospital after equipment malfunctions at PPG’s Springdale plant – WPXI


    SPRINGDALE, Pa. — Two employees were injured when a piece of equipment malfunctioned at PPG Industries in Springdale.

    Emergency crews responded to a reported explosion at the plant in the 100 block of Colfax Street at around 12:50 p.m.

    A spokesperson for PPG said that the two employees were being evaluated for minor injuries and the plant was evacuated as a precaution.

    Authorities were on site checking the equipment. It’s unknown right now exactly what type of equipment malfunctioned.

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    Two employees at PPG’s Springdale plant were rushed to the hospital after a malfunction with equipment occurred. The incident, which took place earlier today, has raised concerns about workplace safety at the facility.

    According to reports, the employees were working with the equipment when it suddenly malfunctioned, causing serious injuries. Emergency services were called to the scene and the employees were quickly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

    PPG has released a statement expressing their concern for the wellbeing of the employees and stating that they are fully cooperating with authorities to investigate the incident. The company has also assured that they are taking steps to ensure the safety of all employees at the plant moving forward.

    This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety measures and the need for thorough equipment maintenance to prevent accidents like this from happening in the future. Our thoughts are with the employees and their families during this difficult time.

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