COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A sanitation worker suffered severe chemical burns after being exposed to sulfuric acid on N Chelton Road and was airlifted to a Denver hospital in critical condition, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD).
Hazmat crews responded to the 2400 block of N Chelton Road after reports of an unknown substance exposure. The worker sustained burns covering over 60% of his body.
Update as of 2:07 p.m.
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CSFD confirmed the substance as sulfuric acid, a highly corrosive chemical.
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N Chelton Road remains down to one lane as crews continue cleanup operations.
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City Stormwater officials are on-site to test nearby drains as a precaution.
Safety Reminder from CSFD
The fire department urges residents never to dispose of chemicals in household trash. Improper disposal can pose serious risks to:
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Sanitation workers
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First responders
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Community health & safety
For safe chemical disposal, residents are advised to use designated chemical waste facilities.
Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and CSFD expects hazmat crews to remain on the scene until the area is secure.
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