Four Workers Injured After Reactor Blast at Organic Company in Vadodara’s Padra
Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info
Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info
A reactor blast at an organic chemical company in Luna village of Padra taluka, Vadodara, left four workers injured on Sunday, triggering panic at the industrial unit.
The incident occurred at Ashish Organic, where a chemical process was underway in an SS reactor. A sudden loud explosion from the reactor caused chaos among workers and staff at the facility.
Four workers injured
Three workers who were near the reactor at the time of the blast suffered burn injuries and other injuries.
The injured workers have been identified as Sandeep Rangilal Yadav, Surendra Shriram Vilas Yadav, Narendra Kumar alias Bablu Shriramlal Yadav and Prakashbhai Jasabhai Mali.
According to the preliminary information, Sandeep Yadav, Surendra Yadav and Prakashbhai Mali were near the reactor when the explosion occurred and sustained injuries.
Narendra Kumar alias Bablu was reportedly near the company gate and fell while running following the blast, resulting in injuries.
Company infrastructure damaged
The force of the explosion reportedly damaged walls surrounding the reactor and glass panes of the office.
Raw materials and finished products stored at the company were also reportedly damaged in the incident.
Following the blast, the injured workers were immediately shifted for medical treatment.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the reactor explosion and whether any safety-related lapse contributed to the incident.
