“On October 21, 2019, the Orsk refinery's diesel hydrotreatment unit was stopped for scheduled repairs. During gas hazardous operations, a wave of hydrogen sulfide was released, resulting in seven people injured, ”the press service of the TASS refinery quotes.
According to the latest data, nine people were hospitalized due to poisoning: seven were taken to the hospital by an ambulance, two more sought medical help on their own.
Law enforcement officers work at the plant to find out the circumstances of the incident. At the same time, the enterprise operates as usual.
“Within a day, a commission will be created to investigate the incident, which will include representatives of the plant and specialized departments,” the refinery said.
Earlier it was reported that three employees of the Orsk refinery and four representatives of the contracting organization were poisoned during the repair work.