RCMP are investigating after a chemical exposure at the Quinlan Brothers fish plant in Bay de Verde Thursday morning.
It appears as though a chemical had been used to clean the plant, and when workers showed up for their shift, some became ill.
Reports to VOCM News indicate some were overcome and fainted.
Police say all workers were evacuated and some had to be taken to hospital for treatment, and released.
Officials from Occupational Health and Safety are leading the investigation.