Two Injured As Rancho Cordova "Industrial Accident" Leads to Fire, Hazmat Response at Aerojet Rocketdyne

The following is a press release from the Sacramento Metro Fire District: 

Just before 8 this morning, five engines, three trucks, one Hazardous Materials Unit, three medics, and 2 Battalion Chiefs from Metro Fire responded to Aerojet Rocketdyne for reports of an explosion.  

No fire was found on arrival, so crews’ primary function was to provide medical support for injuries, confirm that the area was clear of Hazardous Materials, and be prepared to respond to additional incidents, if needed. Two employees had been injured in the accident:  one was transported to a local hospital, while the second was treated and released at the scene. 

Having trained together previously, personnel from Metro Fire, Sacramento County Sheriff and Aerojet Rocketdyne were able to quickly and effectively mitigate the situation, keeping safety for both the injured and the public as the primary focus.  

Detectives from Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department have determined that this incident has no criminal involvement and appears to be an industrial accident.  At this point, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has taken over the scene and investigation.