This issue focuses on:
September 1 - September 7
18 typical accidents at home and abroad and accident investigation and handling
Typical domestic accidents and accident investigation and handling
NO.1
Ningxia Shunbangda New Materials Co., Ltd. announced the preliminary investigation results of the "8·19" large flash explosion accident
Keywords: accident investigation
On August 19, a flash explosion accident occurred in the initiator workshop of Ningxia Shunbangda New Materials Co., Ltd., resulting in 5 deaths. The preliminary analysis of the cause of the accident is as follows: in the process of configuring the lye, the valve at the bottom of the preparation kettle and the valve at the top of the storage tank are not closed tightly, which leads to the lye stringing into the storage tank, and the organic peroxide in the storage tank reacts violently to release the heat and cause a flash explosion, which causes the adjacent finished tank (70% tert-butyl hydrogen peroxide) to flash again.
NO.2
Yangzhou, Jiangsu: A poisoning accident occurred during the dredging operation of the sewage transfer tank, resulting in 2 deaths
Keywords: limited space
On September 4, a poisoning accident occurred during the dredging operation of the sewage transfer tank of Shenzhou Automobile Interior Parts Co., Ltd., Jiangdu District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, resulting in 2 deaths and 2 injuries.
NO.3
Taipei, Taiwan: A fire broke out at a chemical plant
Keywords: fire
On September 6, a fire broke out at a chemical plant containing large quantities of methanol and alcohol on Shezi Island in Taipei, Taiwan. The fire caused the collapse of the factory building and caused no casualties. At present, the specific cause of the fire is still under further investigation.
Typical accidents abroad
NO.1
United Kingdom: Final investigation report on a major fire at the Grenfell Building in London released
Keywords: accident investigation
On June 14, 2017, a major fire broke out at the Grenfell Building in London, United Kingdom, killing 72 people.
On September 4, local time, the United Kingdom government released the final investigation report of the fire. According to the report, the major fire was caused by a combination of mistakes by the government, businesses and fire departments, including the use of flammable building cladding materials and poor fire rescue performance.
NO.2
Brazil: Preliminary investigation report on the crash of an Air Wopas airliner that killed 62 people has been released
Keywords: accident investigation
On August 9, a passenger plane flying from Cascaver, in southern Paraná, Brazil to Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, crashed in Vignedu, São Paulo, killing all 62 people on board.
On September 6, local time, the Brazil Air Force Aviation Accident Investigation and Prevention Center released a preliminary investigation report on the accident. According to the report, based on an analysis of the in-cockpit recordings, the crew mentioned a malfunction in the aircraft's "de-icing" system during the conversation. The aircraft's flight data recorder showed that the "de-icing" system was turned on and off several times during the flight.
NO.3
Dominica: A truck crashes into a crowd, killing 11 people and injuring 17
Keywords: traffic accidents
On September 1, local time, a truck in Azua, Dominican Republic, deviated from the road and crashed into a crowd outside a bar, killing 11 people and injuring 17 others. After the accident, the truck driver abandoned the car and fled and is currently being pursued.
NO.4
Brazil: A bus crash left four dead and 10 injured
Keywords: traffic accidents
On September 2, local time, a bus in Bahia, Brazil, was involved in an accident on the highway, killing 4 people and injuring 10 others. At the moment, the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
NO.5
Ecuador: A bus overturned, killing eight and injuring 13
Keywords: traffic accidents
On September 3, local time, a bus carrying 35 passengers overturned in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, killing 8 people and injuring 13 others.
NO.6
Brazil: Three people were killed in an explosion after a two-vehicle collision
Keyword: explosion
On September 3, local time, two trucks exploded after a collision on the road in Mato Grosso, Brazil, killing three people. At the moment, the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
NO.7
Peru: A fishing boat sank, killing two and missing two
Keywords: shipwreck
On September 3, local time, a fishing boat sank in Arequipa, Peru, killing 2 people and missing 2 people.
NO.8
Japan: A fire broke out in a warehouse in Tokyo
Keywords: fire
On September 4, local time, a fire broke out in a warehouse in Arakawa District, Tokyo, Japan. At present, the cause of the accident is still under further investigation.
NO.9
United Kingdom: A fire breaks out in an apartment complex in London
Keywords: fire
On September 4, local time, a fire broke out in an apartment in the southeast of downtown London. At present, no casualties have been reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
NO.10
Singapore: One person killed and one person missing after a ship sank
Keywords: shipwreck
On September 4, local time, a tugboat sank at the eastern anchorage of Singapore, killing one crew member and missing one crew member. At present, the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
NO.11
Peru: A bus rear-ended a truck, killing 2 and injuring 15
Keywords: traffic accidents
On September 5, local time, an interprovincial bus in Cañete Province, Lima Region, Peru, rear-ended a truck, killing 2 people and injuring 15 others.
NO.12
Brazil: Two people were killed when a passenger boat capsized
Keywords: shipwreck
On September 5, local time, a passenger boat in the North River State of Brazil capsized while returning to shore after a shallow sea tour, killing two people and injuring many others. At the moment, the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
NO.13
India: A car collides with a bus, killing 12 people
Keywords: traffic accidents
On September 6, local time, a local car collided with a bus, killing 12 people and injuring 16 others.
NO.14
Angola: 5 dead and 20 injured in collision between a passenger bus and a truck
Keywords: traffic accidents
On September 6, local time, a passenger bus collided with a rice truck in Luanda province, Angola, killing 5 people and injuring 20 others.
NO.15
Colombia: A fire broke out in a building, killing four people
Keywords: fire
On September 6, local time, a fire broke out in a building in Valle del Cauca Province, Colombia, killing four people and injuring one girl. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Recently, there have been many accidents in confined spaces
Enterprises should self-examine and self-examine the risks and hidden dangers
Strengthen employee safety training
Have emergency supplies ready
Work according to regulations and wear protective equipment
In the event of such an accident, do not blindly rescue
Prevent casualties from expanding
Source: China Safety Production Network
Editor/Producer: Yin Yueming
Reviewer: Zhu Xinkai
Review: Liu Chunxiang