CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A worker was rushed to the hospital overnight after being overcome by a chemical at a west Charlotte business.
Officials told Channel 9 that the worker was cleaning a tank at Express Container Services on Tarheel Road around 3 a.m. when he fell ill.
It was not clear what the chemical was but emergency crews said the worker is expected to be OK.
OSHA will investigate to make sure the company followed proper procedures.
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