snoop1130 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 An explosion at a factory has left two workers injured in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The incident occurred yesterday when a newly bought cutting tool malfunctioned. The device had been in use for only a few hours when it exploded, severely injuring the employees. The factory specialises in recycling old car air conditioners. The explosion happened around 5.30pm yesterday in the factory inside Soi Bang Pla 20 in Bang Pla Subdistrict, Bang Phli District. The two injured workers were found amid the wreckage, one severely injured with lacerations across his face and body, while the other had fragments embedded under his right eye and forehead but was still conscious. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the factory was a single storey building. Despite the explosion, the structure remained intact. The emergency services from Ramathibodi Samut Prakan Hospital and the local fire department quickly attended to the scene, providing first aid before rushing the victims to Chunlathorn 3 Hospital. One of the injured workers, 50 year old Pibul Chareonsuk, provided a harrowing account of the incident. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo via Khaosod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/factory-explosion-in-samut-prakan-leaves-two-workers-injured-due-to-faulty-cutting-tool -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 From the link: Another injured worker, Natthakit Thanompatt, mentioned that he had just bought the tool yesterday afternoon. He had been using similar tools for regular cutting operations and had not encountered any problems until this incident. He suspected that the explosion was caused by the cutter blade shattering while in operation, which induced a secondary explosion in the electric motor. The blast wounded him with fragments from the shattered blade and hot sparks from the explosion. Mis-use seems to be the issue. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted August 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, hotchilli said: From the link: Another injured worker, Natthakit Thanompatt, mentioned that he had just bought the tool yesterday afternoon. He had been using similar tools for regular cutting operations and had not encountered any problems until this incident. He suspected that the explosion was caused by the cutter blade shattering while in operation, which induced a secondary explosion in the electric motor. The blast wounded him with fragments from the shattered blade and hot sparks from the explosion. Mis-use seems to be the issue. Cutting up car aircon parts. If they were alloy that is a big No No with a abrasive cut off saw as the alloy melts into the fibre blade until the point..... it explodes. So yes, Mis-use. For alloy I use a Makita Metal cut saw (LC1230) with a carbide tipped blade. Edited August 15, 2023 by Ralf001 3 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The two injured workers were found amid the wreckage, one severely injured with lacerations across his face and body, while the other had fragments embedded under his right eye and forehead but was still conscious. Anyone wearing safety glasses or other headgear? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Never use carbon blades or wheels when cutting aluminum, I was told that some 50+ years ago. education is a marvelous thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, brianthainess said: Never use carbon blades or wheels when cutting aluminum, I was told that some 50+ years ago. education is a marvelous thing. Carbide. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Grusa said: Carbide. Made using carbon as one of the ingrediants, just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 TCT Blades are the GO for ally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 5 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: Anyone wearing safety glasses or other headgear? What a ridiculous question. The factory was displaying a Green Cross Safety First sign so no need for personal safety equipment. (Note, this is intentionally sarcastic) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 From the linked report: .........induced a secondary explosion in the electric motor........ The photograph shows the motor intact.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 For an electrical tool being used in an industrial setting the flimsy electrical flex indicates a cheap low quality tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrnuno41 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Nice pic "The emergency services from Ramathibodi Samut Prakan Hospital and the local fire department quickly attended to the scene" Of course on flip flops ! Why you would expect a worker to use safety goggles or face cover? As said , motor in tact but you see blade shattered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 The employer will hand out 1000 baht as compensation ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 7 hours ago, brianthainess said: Made using carbon as one of the ingrediants, just saying So are babies, just saying. And btw, ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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