Saga oil spill Company executives apologize Insufficient measures "Sorry" August 30 17:31
On the 30th, an executive of a factory in Omachi-machi, Saga Prefecture, where a large amount of oil started flowing out due to heavy rain, explained the circumstances of the oil spill and responded with an apology for insufficient measures.
The Saga Iron Works Omachi Plant in Omachi-cho Fukumo, at around 4 am on the 28th, was flooded into the building due to heavy rain, and about 50,000 liters of oil spilled to the surrounding area, causing serious damage to houses and crops. The
On the 30th, Saga Iron Works executives explained how the oil spilled in response to the interview. At that time, there were seven night shift employees at the factory, and a drainage pump was prepared in advance. However, there was a measure to prevent water from entering the building, such as by putting a sandbag in advance. That was not.
As a result, the water volume suddenly increased and water flowed into the tank containing oil, preventing it from flowing out.
On the other hand, regarding compensation to the affected residents, the situation of the damage has not been grasped yet and no prospect has been made.
Mr. Kentaro Taromaru, Managing Director of Saga Iron Works, said, “I am sorry for causing serious damage and causing inconvenience to residents.”