Fire Crews Tackle Chemical Spill Men Treated For Inhalation Of Paint Fumes 01.09.2010 Two men have been treated for inhalation of fumes after emergency services were called in following a chemical spill at an industrial estate in Country Durham.The incident occurred at the Aycliffe Industrial Business Park on Tuesday evening when a paint chemical began leaking from a ruptured drum on the back of a lorry.David Turnbull, operations manager for the Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, said the 45-gallon drum burst when the vehicle braked sharply to avert an accident.The leak was eventually sealed by crews from Darlington, Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe, and two men were taken to hospital as a precaution.Mr Turnbull said: "We dealt with this as we would any other 999 call - crews arrived and made sure the spill wasn't going any further."It was confined to the industrial site - we have isolated the leak and sealed it and the drums will be taken away this morning."Copyright © Press Association 2010David Urpeth at law firm Irwin Mitchell said: "A work accident involving a chemical spill can pose a hazard to both workers and residents alike. Depending on the chemicals involved, chemical exposure can pose a risk of injury PE even death. As such it is vital that workers are protected from exposure to harmful chemicals." Press contact James Clarke Press Officer +44 (0)161 838 3169 Email James Related articles 22.02.2019Woman Abused By Stepfather As A Child Urges Others Not To Suffer In Silence As High Court Awards £650,000 Settlement 22.02.2019High Court Rules Wife Who Accompanied Husband To Dignitas Can Inherit His Estate 20.02.2019Handyman Devastated By Asbestos Cancer Diagnosis Calls On Ex-Butlins Filey Colleagues For Help 19.02.2019Light Aircraft Passengers At Risk Of Being Left Unable To Access Funds Due To Inadequate Insurance Rules 18.02.2019Essex Teenager Seriously Hurt By Drink And Drugs Driver Issues Road Safety Plea 18.02.2019Legal Experts Urge Abuse Survivors Not To Suffer In Silence After Teaching Assistant Carl Jones Jailed For Sex Offences