SC workers sue after alleged exposure to dangerous amounts of carbon monoxide
A group of South Carolina workers have sued several companies alleging they were exposed to toxic levels of carbon monoxide while on the job in Elloree, South Carolina.
The workers, represented by the law firm Morgan & Morgan, are accusing Sunbelt Rentals, Industrial Mechanical Group, Inc. and Clauger USA, LLC of negligence after the companies allegedly failed to protect them against carbon monoxide exposure.
None of the companies have so far filed a response, but Industrial Mechanical Group’s owner, Gary Gilley, cast doubt on the claims.
“Anybody can sue anybody in this day and time,” Gilley told The State, referring further questions to his attorney.
Industrial Mechanical Group and Clauger USA workers were working at the Food Lion Distribution Center in Elloree using welding equipment obtained through Sunbelt Rentals on March 17, 2021, according to the lawsuit filed by Food Lion Distribution Center employees.
In their suit, the employees said they were near the equipment and that the equipment was meant for outdoor use only, but lacked the proper labeling. When the welding equipment was used indoors, the Food Lion employees allege they were exposed to dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide, according to the suit.
The employees said they had to seek medical attention after the carbon dioxide exposure, and are still suffering health effects because of it, according to the suit.
