Firefighters responding to a workplace accident at an Auckland business after a person suffered burns following a chemical spill. Photo / Darren Masters
Emergency services rushed to a workplace in Auckland this morning after a chemical spill left one worker in serious condition.
The Herald understands one worker from a laboratory at Fulton Hogan, Mt Wellington, has suffered burns after a chemical spillage.
He was transported to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they were called at 8.23am this morning to an incident on Leon Leicester Ave in Mt Wellington.
"One ambulance and one manager responded to the scene and treated then transported one patient in a serious condition to Middlemore Hospital."
Four fire trucks responded to this workplace accident.
A spokesperson from Fulton Hogan said the worker was a subcontractor of the company, and was being looked after by their team members at the hospital.
"He is getting all the support he needs. He is not in a serious condition."
Fire and Emergency services said they were called to the site by ambulance staff.
A WorkSafe spokesperson said they had been notified of the accident and were making initial inquiries.
A police spokesperson said the incident was reported to them at 8.27am.
"One person was transported to hospital with minor injuries. WorkSafe has been advised."
The victim was backing away when he was hit with a blindside punch.