West Charlotte chemical company has history of violations

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Wilkinson Boulevard
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Incident type
Workplace

Summary

Workplace Accident Charlotte North Carolina in Charlotte, North Carolina: A third‐party employee at the DyStar Carolina Chemical facility on Wilkinson Boulevard was hospitalized after drilling into a pressurized tank that sprayed sulfuric acid onto him, causing burns and eye injuries. The North Carolina Department of Labor is investigating the incident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed worker Unknown Hospitalized

Original reporting

West Charlotte chemical company has history of violations | Charlotte Observer

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