Two injured in chemical leak at pharma unit in Vizag
Two workers were injured at a pharmaceutical unit in Visakhapatnam after a drum of sulphuric acid fell and shattered due to equipment failure. Union representatives have demanded a thorough investigation into safety protocols and the maintenance of material-handling equipment.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding industrial safety standards and the protection of workers in hazardous chemical environments.
Two workers sustained injuries following a sulphuric acid leak at a pharma unit in the Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City (JNPC) area in Visakhapatnam on Monday morning.
One of the injured, a chemist, suffered chemical burns on his face and right shoulder when a drum of sulphuric acid burst.
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred while workers were using a chain-pulley system to transport the chemical drum to the first floor. The chain reportedly snapped, causing the drum to fall and shatter, resulting in the spill and injuring another worker who was in the vicinity.
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