[10-15-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Affected By Hazmat Situation in San Pedro

Two people were affected by a hazmat situation in San Pedro, Los Angeles, on Sunday morning, October 15, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the incident occurred at the Port of Los Angeles on 614 E. Terminal Way at around 8:30 a.m.

LAFD personnel responded to the scene and found two unidentified individuals who complained of headaches. There has been no order for evacuation from the facility.

No further details were released. An investigation is being conducted to determine what caused the incident.

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• Prioritize your safety: Check yourself for injuries and the condition of the other people involved.
• Inform the authorities about the chemical explosion: An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the explosion. The official report of the accident will be vital to your claim.
• Seek medical attention immediately: Exposure to chemicals is hazardous for your health, and it can be deadly if not given the proper medical attention. Make sure to consult with your doctor right away about the injuries you sustained and the things you have to watch out for in the future.
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Chemical Exposure Injury Statistics

In 2020, the National Safety Council reported that exposure to harmful substances or environments resulted in 424,360 nonfatal injuries and illnesses involving days away from work. In 2021, 798 fatalities were reported. More than half of these deaths (464) involved the nonmedical use of drugs or alcohol, resulting in unintentional overdoses.

There are many ways in which someone may be exposed to dangerous substances or environments, including electrical, radiation, and noise, temperature extremes, changes in air and water pressures, other hazardous substances, including contagious and infectious diseases such as COVID-19, oxygen deficiency, and traumatic or stressful events.