Gas cylinders exploded like bombs in Binh Dinh: People fled scattered, 2 casualties

On the evening of August 28, in Quang Trung Industrial Cluster (Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh province), there was an explosion of liquid oxygen cylinders, causing 1 death on the spot, 1 person seriously injured. The cause of the incident is being investigated by the police of Binh Dinh province.

According to information from Tuoi Tre, on the evening of August 28, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai Yen - Chairwoman of the People's Committee of Quang Trung Ward, Quy Nhon City - said that there had just been a gas cylinder explosion at Quang Trung industrial cluster.

According to preliminary information, around 6:30 p.m., nearby residents heard a loud explosion coming from a unit specializing in medical packaging and glass in Quang Trung industrial cluster on Mai Duong Street, Quang Trung Ward, Quy Nhon City.

Witnesses said that before the incident, there was a gas tank truck parked in front of the blast site. Two workers were rolling gas cylinders inside when an explosion was heard. "The ground shook, everyone around them ran away in panic," one witness said.

Nguyen Thi Hai Yen, chairwoman of Quang Trung ward, said that according to the initial verification results, the incident occurred due to the explosion of liquid oxygen cylinders.

"According to records at the moment, the explosion left one person dead on the spot, and one injured person was taken to the emergency room," Yen said.

The victim who did not survive was Mr. Dinh Van Hung, born in 1976, a native of Cat Hanh commune, Phu Cat district, Binh Dinh. The injured person is Mr. Tran Cao Cu, born in 1993, from Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh. According to information from Binh Dinh General Hospital, Mr. Tran Cao Cu was admitted to the emergency hospital with burns to his whole body with many serious injuries. Medics are working to resuscitate the patient.

Mr. Tran Cao Cu, who was seriously injured, was rushed to the hospital

In the morning of August 29, talking to Tien Phong, a leader of Binh Dinh General Hospital said that the person injured in the liquid oxygen cylinder explosion that occurred last night (August 28) is not critical affecting life, but the prognosis is still severe.

Earlier, the hospital received the victim with severe full-body burns. In addition, there are soft wounds in the chest area, abdomen and injuries to the left knee joint.

Currently, the victim is being treated in the Department of Trauma and Burns. This morning will be combined with the Department of General Surgery to suture the wounds related to the software, and also treat the burns.

At the time of the explosion, Nguyen Van Nam, a resident who lives near the blast site, said: "I was standing in my house when I heard a very loud explosion. The explosion was as loud as a bomb, it sounded terrifying."

Trucks and motorcycles were damaged after the explosion.

Nearby homes were also damaged by the gas cylinder explosion. Photo: Tuoi Tre

At the scene, trucks and several motorcycles were damaged; Glass windows at the site of the explosion and nearby homes cracked and shattered en masse.

Immediately after the incident, the police of Binh Dinh province and the police of Quy Nhon city quickly arrived to blockade, protect the scene and collect information.

People surrounded the site of the explosion. Photo: vnexpress

Over the years, occupational accidents caused by exploding oxygen cylinders have shown no signs of abating, causing damage to the health, lives of workers and workplace property. Therefore, workers when using oxygen cylinders and compressed air cylinders need to follow some safety rules as follows:

Absolutely do not use gas cylinders that are too old, without safety testing. Attention should be paid to the test mark, which shows the time to be tested, the time when the test is out and the pressure to be tested.

Operators of gas cylinders must be trained and tested to meet the requirements of professional knowledge, safety inspection procedures for operation of pressure equipment and must be assigned responsibilities in writing by the employer.

The operator must regularly check the operating status of the tank and measurement test instruments such as manometers, safety valves, pressure control relays. After the shift, sediment and standing water must be drained in the tank.

Periodically clean the air filter of the compressor at least every 2 months to prevent dust and impurities from entering the suction tract.

Compressed air cylinders must not be placed in, or near residences, must be at least 5m away from heat sources, not placed in flammable or explosive places. Before moving the portable compressed air tank, it is necessary to cut off the power supply and discharge all the pressure in the tank.

In case it is detected that the pressure in the tank increases beyond the permissible level, or the safety mechanisms are not perfect; damaged manometer; The main pressure parts of the tank have cracks, bulges, rust ... then it is necessary to immediately stop the use of compressed air cylinders to ensure safety.

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