A chemical leak at the Lewis Chemical Co. warehouse on Lavender Drive on Wednesday afternoon was swiftly managed, with no reported injuries.
The Rome-Floyd Fire Department responded to the scene just before 4 p.m., and employees were evacuated as a safety measure. Authorities temporarily closed off the area between Lavender Drive, Redmond Circle, and the nearby railroad tracks while crews worked to contain the situation. By 6 p.m., the area was deemed safe and operations had returned to normal.
Company officials confirmed that the leak originated inside the warehouse. Erin Abbott, vice president of human resources, “As always, our top priority is the safety of our team, our neighbors, and the environment,” Abbott said. “We appreciate the fast action of our local emergency responders and are committed to reviewing the incident thoroughly to reinforce our safety procedures.”
Lewis Chemical, an employee-owned business, manufactures compounds used in sanitizing and disinfecting products.
