Dozens of Amazon workers have been taken to hospital after a robot tore a can of bear repellent spray, discharging fumes inside a warehouse.
Employees at Amazon’s Robbinsville Township warehouse reported trouble breathing and burning sensations in their eyes and throats, a spokesperson for the township told CNN.
First responders arrived at the facility on Wednesday after receiving a 911 call saying 54 workers were experiencing symptoms.
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Soon after, an entire wing of the 1.3 million square foot building was evacuated, and 24 workers were sent to local hospitals.
An official investigation concluded ”an automated machine accidentally punctured a 9-ounce bear repellent can, releasing concentrated Capsaican”.