An explosion at AbbVie's Irish factory hospitalized a contractor, prompting evacuation and ongoing investigation.

An explosion at AbbVie's factory in Westport, Ireland, caused an outsourced contractor to be hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The explosion occurred during routine operations in an isolated waste disposal area. All employees were evacuated as a precaution, later returning to work after the situation was deemed safe. AbbVie and local emergency services are currently investigating the incident's cause.

August 28, 2024
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