An explosion at a factory has left two workers injured in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The incident occurred yesterday when a newly purchased slicing device malfunctioned. The gadget had been in use for only a few hours when it exploded, severely injuring the workers. The factory specialises in recycling outdated automotive air conditioners.
The explosion happened round 5.30pm yesterday within the manufacturing unit inside Soi Bang Pla 20 in Bang Pla Subdistrict, Bang Phli District. The two injured employees were discovered amid the wreckage, one severely injured with lacerations across his face and physique, while the other had fragments embedded under his right eye and forehead but was nonetheless acutely aware.
Upon inspection, it was found that the factory was a single storey building. Despite the explosion, the construction remained intact. The emergency companies from Ramathibodi Samut Prakan Hospital and the local fire division shortly attended to the scene, offering first help before dashing the victims to Chunlathorn 3 Hospital.
Whopping of the injured employees, 50 yr old Pibul Chareonsuk, supplied a harrowing account of the incident.
Pibul stated that he and his colleague have been performing their ordinary duties of dismantling outdated automotive air conditioners to retrieve recyclable aluminium elements. The explosion occurred as his colleague was using the newly bought tool to cut by way of an previous dryer cylinder. Pibul was sitting about 3 metres away from his colleague when he heard the explosion and was pelted by hot fragments. When he regained consciousness, he observed his co-worker on the ground, wailing in pain.
Another injured employee, Natthakit Thanompatt, mentioned that he had simply bought the software yesterday afternoon. He had been using similar tools for regular chopping operations and had not encountered any issues till this incident. He suspected that the explosion was caused by the cutter blade shattering whereas in operation, which induced a secondary explosion in the electric motor. The blast wounded him with fragments from the shattered blade and scorching sparks from the explosion.
To additional examine the cause of the explosion, the relevant authorities have cordoned off the world. The end result of this investigation will form the lengthy run security measures employed within the manufacturing unit to ensure the wellbeing of all employees..