Major accident due to gas leak in chemical plant of Bharuch, four workers died

A major accident occurred due to poisonous gas leakage in a chemical plant located at Dahej in Bharuch district of Gujarat. Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) Four employees lost their lives in this incident that took place around 10 pm on Saturday (December 28) at the K plant. The workers became unconscious due to exposure to poisonous gas and were immediately taken to the hospital. However, all four died during treatment.

How did the accident happen?

• Event Details:
  • Toxic gas leaked from a pipe on the ground floor of the plant.
  • The workers breathed in the leaking poisonous gas, which worsened their health.
  • He was immediately admitted to a private hospital in Bharuch.
• Information about the deceased:
  • Three laborers died around 3 am on Sunday, while the fourth died at 6 am.

identification of the dead

Police identified the deceased as:

1. Rajesh Kumar (Gujarat).
2. Mudrika Yadav (Jharkhand).
3. Sushit Prasad (Uttar Pradesh).
4. Mahesh Nandlal (Uttar Pradesh).

anger among local people

After the incident, huge anger was seen among the local residents.

• Allegation of negligence:
  • People accused the company of ignoring safety standards.
• Demand for compensation:
  • Demands were made for proper compensation for the victims’ families and an impartial investigation into the incident.

Company and administration response

• GFL statement:
  • Till now the company has not issued any official statement on this incident.
  • However, the Deputy General Manager of GFL Jignesh Parmar said that the families of the deceased 25-25 lakh rupees Compensation will be given.
  • He said, “The company is deeply saddened by this incident and will cooperate fully with the investigation.”
• Administration action:
  • Sub Divisional Magistrate of Bharuch Manisha Manani Told that the bodies have been sent to the Civil Hospital for postmortem.
  • Investigation of the matter is ongoing.

What does the description of the incident say?

• Source of gas leak:
  • Poisonous gas was leaking from a pipe located on the ground floor.
• Status of workers:
  • The workers immediately became unconscious after coming in contact with the poisonous gas.
• Situation on the spot:
  • Investigating officials have started inspecting the plant to find out the cause of the incident.

Announcement of compensation and promise of investigation

• GFL management took responsibility of the incident and congratulated the families of the deceased. Compensation of Rs 25 lakh Has promised to give.
• The company has assured cooperation from the authorities for investigation.
• The cause of the accident is expected to be known after the postmortem report and investigation is completed.