Explosion at Ayutthaya Shipyard: 2 Dead, 3 Injured

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture and information by the Ayutthaya Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office.

 

An  explosion occurred at the Chat Chonlathorn Rungsawat Shipyard in Ayutthaya's Bang Sai District on Friday, August 9, at 13:50 PM in Moo 6, Sanam Chai Subdistrict, and resulted in multiple casualties.

 

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion, with relevant agencies conducting thorough inspections and investigations at the scene. Initial reports indicate that at the time of the incident, the shipyard was welding steel to build a pontoon and pier. It is believed that sparks from the welding may have reacted with anti-rust paint and thinner vapours, that were being used on the pontoon.

 

Initial reports confirm that three individuals were injured in the blast and have been transported to the hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, two people, both believed to be make foreign workers, lost their lives in the incident. The identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed.

 

Emergency response teams, including local government agencies, nearby organisations, associations, and foundations, swiftly responded to the incident. 

 

 

-- 2024-08-09

 

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[hotchilli]

22 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

It is believed that sparks from the welding may have reacted with anti-rust paint and thinner vapours, that were being used on the pontoon.

I guess the "hot works" risk assessment plan forgot to add that bit?

[Georgealbert]

Update

 

Picture from the scene, where explosion occurred

 

The Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Ayutthaya Province provided an update report, regarding the incident on Friday, at 13:30 when a gas explosion occurred while workers were welding a pontoon at the dock of P & C Plus Engineering Co., Ltd. (a shipyard) located in Moo 6, Sanam Chai Subdistrict, Bang Sai District.

 

As a result of the explosion, one person sustained minor injuries, five others received more serious injures, including one worker that is in was critically condition, plus two individuals lost their lives. All the victims were Myanmar nationals. The cause of the explosion is still currently under investigation.

[Watawattana]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

I guess the "hot works" risk assessment plan forgot to add that bit?

 

Maybe the project forgot to include the need for any risk assessments?