16 Hospitalized After Chemical Exposure on Parmenter Rd in Hudson, MA

Hudson, MA (August 13, 2026) – Sixteen workers were hospitalized after becoming ill during a chemical emergency at Precision Coating on Parmenter Road in Hudson on Wednesday, August 12. The exposure occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m.

Firefighters arrived after an employee pulled the fire alarm. Crews found several workers experiencing serious symptoms, including dizziness and eye irritation.

Eight ambulances transported the 16 workers to three hospitals for treatment. Further details about their medical status have not been released.

Fire crews believe a chemical process contributed to the exposure and requested assistance from a hazardous materials team. Firefighters from Marlborough and Stow also assisted.

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Special Operations team sent a rehabilitation unit to support firefighters working in the heat. The Hudson Fire Department continues to examine what caused the chemical exposure.

We hope everyone affected makes a full and steady recovery.

Who May Be Liable for a Chemical Exposure at Work in Hudson, MA?

Responsibility may rest with a chemical manufacturer, supplier, equipment company, contractor, property owner, or another outside business. Liability depends on how the exposure occurred. It also depends on which company created or controlled the chemical hazard.

Beyond workers’ compensation, a chemical manufacturer or supplier may bear responsibility if its product was defective, contaminated, or improperly labeled. Liability may also arise from inadequate safety warnings. The product’s intended use can affect the claim.

Depending on the worksite, an outside contractor may also be liable. A maintenance, ventilation, or chemical-handling company could bear responsibility if its unsafe work allowed hazardous substances to escape or accumulate. Its duties at the facility may be important.

Under Massachusetts law, workers’ compensation generally prevents employees from bringing ordinary negligence claims against an insured employer. However, that restriction does not usually protect an outside company. An affected worker may have a separate claim against a responsible third party.

When several businesses are involved, a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer can examine each company’s role and available insurance coverage. An attorney can also coordinate a workers’ compensation case with any separate claim against a responsible third party.

At Fiorentino Legal, P.C., we assist workers across Massachusetts who become ill after harmful chemical exposures. Our team reviews the circumstances carefully and provides guidance based on each worker’s health needs and available legal options.

If you became ill after a workplace chemical exposure in Hudson, you can reach out to Attorney Christopher Fiorentino of Fiorentino Legal, P.C. at (617) 990-2568. We can review what happened, answer your questions, and explain the steps you may take next.

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