Ga Dept Of Ed

Portion of PTC plant temporarily evacuated over sulfur odor

UPDATED for June 29 print edition — Reports of a sulfur smell in the Avery Dennison Corp. plant on Ga. Highway 74 South in Peachtree City June 27 led to the temporary evacuation of up to 90 employees and a portion of the facility but no definitive answer as to the cause of the smell.

The Peachtree City Fire Department initially received reports of a sulfur smell coming from one area in the facility, according to Chief Ed Eiswerth. The department initiated a HazMat assessment and, with the assistance of technicians from Fayetteville and Fayette County, conducted a walk-through of the facility.

The investigation focused on the smell of sulfur emanating from one particular area that included drain lines that lead to the sewer system, Eiswerth said, adding that none of the sensors used in the facility had been activated.

Certain portions of the plant were evacuated and two employees were transported to Piedmont Fayette Hospital based on their complaints, Eiswerth said.

Eiswerth at approximately 4 p.m. said the unaffected employees from the area under investigation had been sent home while others had been allowed to re-enter the plant.

HazMat staff were unable to identify any hazardous materials on-site. Crews ventilated the area and turned the building over to management by 4:30 p.m.

Avery Dennison manufactures pressure-sensitive materials, self-adhesive materials and self-adhesive consumer and office products. The Peachtree City plant makes adhesive backings for the labels.

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EARLIER ONLINE REPORT —

Reports of a sulfur smell in the Avery Dennison Corp. plant on Ga. Highway 74 South in Peachtree City June 27 led to the temporary evacuation of a portion of the facility but no definitive answer as to the cause of the smell.

The Peachtree City Fired Dept. initially received reports of a sulfur smell coming from one area in the facility, according to Chief Ed Eiswerth. The department initiated a HazMat assessment and, with the assistance of technicians from Fayetteville and Fayette County, conducted a walk-through of the facility.

The investigation focused on the smell of sulfur emanating from one particular area that included drain lines that lead to the sewer system, Eiswerth said, adding that none of the sensors used in the facility had been activated.

Certain portions of the plant were evacuated and two employees were transported to Piedmont Fayette Hospital based on their complaints, Eiswerth said. Eiswerth at approximately 4 p.m. said the unaffected employees from the area under investigation had been sent home while others had been allowed to re-enter the plant.

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