Chemical spill at FedEx building, workers evacuated, 1 hospitalized, DeKalb Co. Fire says

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A chemical spill at a FedEx facility in DeKalb County sent at least one worker to the hospital and forced an evacuation.

A spokesman for the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that workers evacuated from the FedEx Freight Building on Thurman Road on Thursday.

According to Capt. Jaeson Daniels, firefighters were called out to the building in Conley around 7:30 a.m.

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At the scene, firefighters learned a forklift driver had apparently punctured a container of organic hydrogen peroxide, causing between 300 and 500 gallons to spill inside the facility, Daniels told Channel 2 Action News.

One worker was transported to the hospital for medical treatment due to inhalation of fumes from the spill.

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FedEx is supposed to have a crew come in to clean up the spill, according to Daniels, and DeKalb County Fire is on-site to ensure the spill stays contained and does not spread.

Channel 2 Action News has reached out to FedEx, which sent the following state.

“Safety is our top priority at FedEx. We can confirm a spill incident involving a hazardous material shipment at a FedEx Freight facility located in Conley, Georgia. Emergency response measures have been implemented and operations are suspended at this location as we work with local officials and response teams to clean up. Customers with questions about their shipments can call 1-800-GO-FEDEX.”

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