According to a reader who contacted The Batavian, about a dozen employees at Batavia Downs had complaints about new scent defusers installed at the facility, but according to Mike Nolan, COO for Western OTB, only two employees were seen by doctors.
While the employees complained about the new machines, a connection between their symptoms and the machines hasn't been confirmed, he said.
Also, in response to the e-mail received by The Batavian, Batavia Downs is in compliance with regulations to have on hand material data safety sheets, he said.
Here's the full statement from Nolan:
Within the last week Batavia Downs installed a few scent air machines. They are widely used across the country in retail establishments.
We did have a couple of employees complain of allergies during the week and went for medical treatment blaming the scent machines, no confirmation they were the source of the ailment at this time.
We do have MSDS sheets on site at the Downs and have offered them to the affected employees for consultation by their physicians.
We discontinued use over the weekend so the vendor can come on site Monday and make adjustments if necessary.
The goal is to create a great environment at our facility for Patrons.
A lot of people are really
A lot of people are really sensitive to certain chemicals in the air, I get chemical burns from Windex. I will not be going in the future now that I know this. I won't risk it. I have enough problems with allergic reactions.
The last statement " The goal
The last statement " The goal is to create a great environment at our facility for patrons" is hilarious. Close your Cancer rooms. That stink and smell leaks onto the gaming floor 24/7.
It is bad when we see the doors to the Cancer Room propped open by a chair, because the smokers can't stand it. Great Environment indeed !!?
Fred, I agree with you fully.
Fred, I agree with you fully. Unfortunately the machines in the smoking rooms are played a lot heavier than the ones on the main gaming floor, thus pay out more often. Even though I am a non smoker, I endure the toxic atmosphere to play the video poker machines in the smoke room. Some times I come home smelling like a smoked ham.