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Four people injured after machine malfunctions at McCormick and Company in Hunt Valley

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HUNT VALLEY, Md. — An investigation is underway following a hazmat incident at McCormick and Company in Hunt Valley on Monday.

Four injured after machine malfunctions at McCormick and Company in Hunt Valley

Four injured after machine malfunctions at McCormick and Company in Hunt Valley

Fire officials say a machine malfunctioned at the facility.

One person suffered serious injuries and three others suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

WMAR-2 News' Taylor Epps live at the scene of hazmat incident at McCormick and Company

WMAR-2 News' Taylor Epps live at the scene of hazmat incident at McCormick and Company

The victim with serious injuries has been transported to Shock Trauma for treatment.

A spokesperson from McCormick sent WMAR-2 News the following statement:

"We are aware of the situation at our Hunt Valley, MD facility where an equipment malfunction occurred today – Mon., April 6, 2026, injuring four employees who are receiving care. All employees have been evacuated. The health and safety of our employees is our #1 priority. With no active risk at the site, operations are cleared to resume at 6:00p.m. today. We will continue to evaluate the site for any additional precautions."

A representative with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health told WMAR-2 News that they are aware of the incident and are investigating.

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