4 injured after machine malfunctions at McCormick plant in Maryland

Four people were injured after a machine malfunctioned Monday afternoon at a McCormick & Co. plant in Hunt Valley, Maryland, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. 

Three of the employees suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while one was flown to the Shock Trauma Center with serious injuries, officials said. 

The incident happened around 2:45 p.m. in the 11100 section of McCormick Road. A hazmat team was called to the scene. They said there is no threat to the community. 

The nature of the machinery malfunction is currently unclear. 

In a statement, a spokesperson for McCormick said the company is aware of the equipment malfunction and the four injured employees are receiving care. 

"The health and safety of our employees is our #1 priority," the company said. 

The company said all employees were evacuated and operations were cleared to restart at 6 p.m.