What happened at the New Albany food plant
Several workers were treated after a carbon monoxide and liquid nitrogen leak at a food plant at 525 Park East Boulevard in New Albany on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, according to WDRB and WAVE[1]. New Albany firefighters were called at about 4:31 p.m. to Fearless Innovative Food Company, formerly Kemper Foods, after workers felt lightheaded and dizzy.
WDRB reported that crews found high carbon monoxide levels, low-hanging fog, and liquid nitrogen residue on the floor. About 30 employees were working at the time.
The reported treatment numbers differ. WDRB's October 13 report said at least seven people were treated and fewer than 10 were transported. A later WDRB headline said seven were treated at the site and three were sent to a hospital. A News and Tribune report[2] said six were hospitalized. WDRB reported that people were taken to Baptist Health Floyd.
Fire officials said a malfunction between a bulk liquid nitrogen tank and a tunnel freezer appeared to be responsible, WDRB reported. The cause has not been finalized, and the investigation is ongoing.
What workers should do next
If you were exposed to a gas leak at work, follow up with a doctor even if your symptoms fade. Carbon monoxide exposure can have effects that are not obvious right away.
Report the injury to your employer in writing and keep a copy. Keep records of medical visits, bills, and time missed from work. Write down what you saw and felt, when your symptoms started, and who else was present. A work injury recordkeeping guide can help you organize those materials.
Workers hurt on the job in Indiana generally receive benefits through workers' compensation. If equipment made, installed, or serviced by another company may have played a role, a separate claim against that outside party may also be possible. The firm's guide to workers' compensation and third-party claims explains why the two paths must be evaluated separately.
Why location and deadlines matter
This incident happened at 525 Park East Boulevard in New Albany, Floyd County. A civil case against an outside party would ordinarily be filed in Floyd County or where a defendant is located.
Most Indiana personal injury claims must be filed within two years under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4[3]. Indiana's modified comparative fault rule, Indiana Code 34-51-2-6[4], reduces recovery by a person's share of fault and bars recovery when that person's fault is greater than 50 percent. Workers' compensation claims follow separate rules and deadlines. You can review a plain-language overview of Indiana injury claim deadlines, but the deadline that applies depends on the type of claim and the facts.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a Fort Wayne personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps people across Indiana who are hurt because of someone else's carelessness, including workers hurt by equipment or products made or maintained by outside companies.
Attorney Chad Delventhal can explain how workers' compensation and possible outside-party claims fit together, identify which deadlines may apply, and help preserve relevant records. No outcome can be promised in any case. The firm offers a free case evaluation.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
