Hazmat crews were called to the dairy supplier located at 1000 6th Street SW at approximately 5:40 a.m. Workers were evacuated, but there were no evacuations in the surrounding areas.
Police said one employee was exposed to the chemical, but refused medical treatment. No other injuries or illnesses were reported.
Police suspect the chemical may be a cleaning solution, but the nature of the solution is still being determined.
The public is not in any danger.
The farm that supplied northern Maine’s only dairy is getting out of the milk business as well.
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