Three people have received medical treatment following an incident at pharmaceutical firm Janssen Sciences in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.
The emergency services received a call at 6pm on Friday where they were informed that three people had come in contact with a chemical substance.
All three were treated at the scene by emergency first responders.
Two men were taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment. The third man did not require hospitalisation.
The National Ambulance Service, gardaí and two units from Carrigaline fire station attended at the scene.
The incident is being investigated. The Health and Safety Authority has been notified. Jansen Sciences has been contacted for comment and is expected to issue a statement this evening.
Part of Johnson and Johnson, Janssen have operated in Cork since 2005, manufacturing treatments for a range of illness including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s Disease, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Multiple Myeloma.
Janssen’s connection with Ireland stretches back to the early 1980’s. Today the company has two manufacturing sites in Cork and a commercial operation in Dublin. The site in Ringaskiddy has been recognised for its manufacturing and operational excellence through receipt of ‘Industry 4.0 Lighthouse’ designation by the World Economic Forum.
In a statement Janssen Sciences Ireland confirmed that an incident occurred at approximately 5.15pm at its facility in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.
“The safety of those working on our site is paramount. Three individuals were treated at the scene by Janssen First Responders.
As per procedures, the emergency services were contacted. Two of the individuals were subsequently taken to Cork University Hospital (CUH) by ambulance.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has been notified of the incident.”
