PALM BAY, Florida — Two people were injured after an accidental chemical spill at a Palm Bay business.

At approximately 3 p.m., Palm Bay firefighters and paramedics responded to the area of  2320 Commerce Drive NE for reports of a chemical spill with possible exposures.

When firefighters arrived on scene, they located two individuals suffering from injuries relating to  an exposure to nitric acid.  The victims are employees of a business that repairs and recycles electronic circuit boards.

During work operations, one of the employees was transferring nitric acid from one container to another when a small amount estimated at less than one quart spilled.  This employee received burns to his hand and eyes and was transported to the hospital  for treatment.  A second employee was also transported for exposure after inhaling vapors.

A Fire Safety Report was written/given to the company to assure no one returns to the facility until it is properly cleaned and decontaminated by a professional cleaning company.