According to ABC’s NTV, five men were burned at an asphalt plant in Wichita, Kansas. They were all taken to the hospital. Two of the men required a helicopter flight, suffering severe burns. The other three were transported by ambulance.

The accident occurred at Shuling Construction Co. According to police, workers were “splashed with hot tar,” reports NTV. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has been informed of the situation and is being asked to investigate.

The workplace can be dangerous, especially in the areas of construction and manufacturing. If you or someone you know has been injured at your place of work, contact a New Jersey workplace injury lawyer from Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by dialing 1-800-34-NJ-LAW.