Entry in to boiler for maintenance - 3 deaths

Three persons lost their lives inside a boiler while attending maintenance. For entry into confined spaces (a space which is not a regular work place), the area needs monitoring before entry for ensuring safe work atmosphere. The oxygen levels and presence of other pollutants will be checked, the area will be flushed with air before and during work to ensure that the work area is as good as working in open atmosphere anywhere.


http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2018/jul/12/bengaluru-toxic-gas-snuffs-out-three-lives-inside-boiler-at-anthem-biosciences-factory-1842047.html

Property damage from septic tank explosion

Septic tank explosions are possible and are dangerous. This particular explosion appears to have been heard by persons even kilometers away. Normally, methane, hydrogen sulfide and other gases like carbon dioxide are generated from these tanks.

https://globalnews.ca/video/3882959/septic-tank-explosion-in-china-kills-at-least-19-destroys-neighbourhood

https://forum.susana.org/human-tragedies-examples/21967-septic-tank-explosion-an-explosion-that-ripped-through-the-chinese-megaport-of-ningbo

Job / work related stress - injuries

A good article (in a blog) on injuries from work related stress is available in the link below.

https://blogs.lawyers.com/attorney/workers-compensation/stress-and-workplace-injuries-49091/

Stress results in burnout quickly and performance can be affected. Further to this, one is prone to accidents from lack of concentration / clarity due to so many thoughts lingering in mind to meet the demands.

Road accident data for Jan-Mar 2018 in Maharashtra

About 100 road accidents are taking place everyday in the state and about 30 persons lost their lives everyday. 

The news report is available here.

http://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/12264-people-died-in-35853-road-accidents-in-maharashtra-in-2017/1317931

Person driving 2-wheeler with cellphone talking

See the incident in the following link that appeared in yahoo news.

https://in.news.yahoo.com/caught-cam-cell-phone-driving-012500011.html

Death during filling of balloons with helium gas

During the filling of balloons with helium gas from a cylinder, suddenly it exploded. Due to the impact of explosion, the boy aged 17 years died on the spot.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/boy-dead-in-helium-cylinder-explosion/articleshow/64240137.cms

Under construction bridge / flyover collapse in Varanasi on 15.05.2018 - reasons

As per reports, the bridge / flyover collapse leading to 18 deaths was due to issues involving design, quality, barrication, supervision. Proper records and checklist were not maintained making it difficult to ascertain the material used for concreting.  Pour card filling is to be done so that all details like area of work, ratio of cement, sand, water used, status of shuttering etc will be noted and signed by all concerned.

https://www.firstpost.com/india/varanasi-flyover-collapse-initial-probe-identifies-6-lapses-in-construction-advises-strict-action-against-high-ranking-officials-4474481.html

At least 8 students, 1 teacher injured in chemical fire at Hendersonville school

At least 8 students, 1 teacher injured in chemical fire at Hendersonville school: An official with the Hendersonville Fire Department said 17 students and one teacher were either triaged at the scene or transported to local hospitals.

During an experiment in lab by students to see change of flame colours of different salts, the incident happened. The incident appears to have happened to demonstrate rainbow flame by adding different salts to ignited ethyl alcohol. A flash fire occurred lasting 3-5 seconds.

In laboratories, will be working with known/unknown materials. The awareness on lab safety particularly in schools/colleges is generally low compared to industrial safety. Knowledge on properties of chemicals, methods to avoid hazards, control and mitigation measures, use of personal protective equipment, etc will help in avoid consequences from the work. Making safety principles as a topic in every subject let it be science / engineering / arts can help improving awareness.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2018/05/09/a-classroom-science-experiment-turned-into-a-chemical-fire-injuring-17/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f3e0c55beb7f


http://www.wsmv.com/story/38149598/principal-8-students-1-teacher-injured-in-fire-at-hendersonville-school

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/high-school-chemistry-lab-fire-prompts-warnings-for-science-teachers/2015/11/05/eb78543e-8312-11e5-9afb-0c971f713d0c_story.html?utm_term=.4025ee47ffa1

http://www.wkrn.com/top-news/chemistry-safety-experts-warn-schools-to-stop-unsafe-science-demonstrations/1172474948

Ammonia causes chemical burns

During unloading, ammonium hydroxide from the tank splashes on the face of the person causing chemical burns. The person was taken to hospital for treatment.

https://www.wday.com/news/accidents/4434335-man-airlifted-fargo-serious-chemical-burn

Fire and explosion in pharma factory

In an incident of explosions in pharmaceutical factories that stored combustible chemicals, one person died, few persons suffered burn injuries, 3 of them serious. As per the reports, it is not clear whether it is boiler explosion or chemical reactor explosion.  Blast could be felt 12 km from the factory site. Window panes of buildings at 3 km were shattered.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/four-injured-in-explosions-at-tarapur-midc-units/articleshow/63225257.cms

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/maharashtra-blast-fire-in-chemical-unit-in-palghar-5091363/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNJ-w6eEI3k


Additional info.: 3 persons die in the accident

http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/city-others/three-die-in-tarapur-industrial-unit-set-up-in-1978-tarapur-midc-has-an-infamous-history-of-accidents-5092536/

One will be surprised with statements in the report!!!