On the afternoon of the 2nd, a 47-year-old male worker who was in cardiopulmonary arrest was confirmed dead in an explosion accident that occurred at the factory of an affiliated company of Tosoh Corporation, a comprehensive chemical manufacturer, in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
At around 2 p.m. on the 2nd, the fire department received a report that there had been an explosion at the factory of an affiliated company of Tosoh in Shunan City.
As a result of this accident, two male workers were taken to the hospital, and one of them, Takeshi Yamada (2), was in cardiopulmonary arrest, but was later confirmed dead.
Another man in his 47s also suffered cuts.
The explosion occurred at the Shin-Nanyo Plant of Tosoh SGM, an affiliate of Tosoh Corporation, and according to the company, the explosion was believed to be flammable methane or hydrogen, and there was no damage to the surrounding buildings.
At that time, the site was working to remove flammable gas to operate the prototype equipment for producing quartz glass, and according to the police, there was no fire or gas leak, and there is no risk of further damage.
In November 1, a fire accompanied by an explosion occurred at the Tosoh Nanyang Plant in Shunan City, killing one employee.