18 workers fall sick after inhaling chlorine at a factory in Uttara Kannada
4 days, 5 hours ago

18 workers fall sick after inhaling chlorine at a factory in Uttara Kannada

The Hindu  

Eighteen workers fell sick following a chlorine leak in a factory at Binaga in Karwar taluk of Uttara Kannada district on Saturday. According to them out of the 18 workers, hailing mostly from other States, four were treated at the health centre on the factory premises and 14 were taken to Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital. In-charge health officer, Dr. Ramesh Rao, told presspersons that the workers fell sick after inhaling chlorine. Ward members Prakash Naik, Rukmini Gouda, Shwetha Naik and others alleged that the factory authorities were not divulging clear details of the incident and the number of workers affected.

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Gas leak: Chemical unit told to stop production
3 days, 3 hours ago

Gas leak: Chemical unit told to stop production

The Hindu  

Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmi Priya and chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority has issued orders stopping production at a chemical factory following leakage of chlorine, at Binga village near Karwar in Uttara Kannada district. Ms. Priya has issued orders for suspension of production till a safety audit is completed. The prohibition orders were issued to suspend production and the …

1 dead, 8 hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas at Andhra pharma factory
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

1 dead, 8 hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas at Andhra pharma factory

Hindustan Times  

At least one person died and eight others were hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas fumes in a pharma company in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district, PTI cited police officials as saying on Wednesday. Police investigate the toxic gas leak incident at Tagore Pharma Laboratories in Parawada, The incident took place at the Parawada Pharma City around 4:30 pm on Tuesday. Police …

Andhra Pharma Factory Leak: One Dead, Two Critical After Inhaling Toxic Fumes
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pharma Factory Leak: One Dead, Two Critical After Inhaling Toxic Fumes

ABP News  

One person died and two more are in critical condition after inhaling toxic fumes in a pharma company, said a police official on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the private company located at Parawada Pharma City in Anakapalli district around 4.30 pm on Tuesday and the affected workers started displaying symptoms around midnight, said the official. However, the affected workers …

1 dead, 8 hospitalised after gas leak at pharma company in Andhra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

1 dead, 8 hospitalised after gas leak at pharma company in Andhra

India Today  

At least one person died, and eight others were hospitalised following a gas leak from a pharma company's laboratory in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district. According to the fire department, toxic gas mixed with hydrochloric acid and chlorine leaked from the Tagoor Laboratories in Anakapalli's Parawada on Tuesday afternoon. District Fire Officer P Nageswara Rao said while one person died due …

Chlorine Vapor Exposure Leaves 35 Workers Hospitalized in Bapatla Shrimp Unit
2 months, 1 week ago

Chlorine Vapor Exposure Leaves 35 Workers Hospitalized in Bapatla Shrimp Unit

Deccan Chronicle  

Thirty-five workers fell ill after inhaling chlorine vapour at a shrimp peeling unit in Gokarna Matam village of Nizampatnam mandal in Bapatla district on Saturday around 9:30 am. The chemical reaction generated chlorine vapour, which quickly dispersed throughout the workspace. Workers experienced symptoms including nausea, a burning sensation in the nose and eyes, dizziness, and respiratory distress. All affected workers …

Toxic Gas Incident: 2 Dead, 7 Hospitalised in Ahmedabad Factory
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Toxic Gas Incident: 2 Dead, 7 Hospitalised in Ahmedabad Factory

ABP News  

Two workers lost their lives and seven were hospitalized after they inhaled toxic gases at a textile factory in Ahmedabad, India. The incident took place at Devi Synthetics in the Narol industrial area of the city. Total nine workers inhaled toxic fumes that leaked while acid was being transferred into a tank. Out of nine workers, 7 are hospitalised, with …

Eight hospitalised after chlorine gas leak at water treatment plant in Tamil Nadu
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Eight hospitalised after chlorine gas leak at water treatment plant in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

KANNIYAKUMARI : Eight people, including five contract workers and three fire service personnel, were admitted to the hospital, after they inhaled chlorine gas following a leakage at a treatment plant at Krishnankovil on Thursday. Sources said that the trial run of water from Puthen dam to Nagercoil municipal corporation has been going on at the treatment plant at Krishnankovil in …

200 people suffocate after leak of chlorine in Jangaon; 50 hospitalised
1 year, 10 months ago

200 people suffocate after leak of chlorine in Jangaon; 50 hospitalised

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: Around 200 persons suffered breathing problems following a leak of chlorine gas from a cylinder of the water treatment plant at the Mission Bhagiratha project site late on Thursday. After the construction of a new overhead tank at the area sub-jail four years back, municipal officials abandoned the 40kg gas cylinder there. Hospital superintendent Dr Sugunakar Raju said the …

Haryana: Four Dead After Gas Leak At Factory In Bahadurgarh Industrial Area
2 years, 5 months ago

Haryana: Four Dead After Gas Leak At Factory In Bahadurgarh Industrial Area

ABP News  

Four workers died and two are critical after gas leakage at a factory in Bahadurgarh industrial area in Haryana, ANI reported. The development comes a day after more than 100 workers of an apparel manufacturing unit in the Brandix Special Economic Zone at Atchyutapuram in Andhra Pradesh were hospitalised following a gas leak. Seeds Intimate Apparel India Private Ltd said …

Maha: 34 People Fall Sick After Chemical Vapours Leak Out of Factory
3 years, 3 months ago

Maha: 34 People Fall Sick After Chemical Vapours Leak Out of Factory

News 18  

At least 34 people fell sick after vapours of a chemical leaked from an industrial unit in Ambernath town of Maharashtra’s Thane district on Tuesday morning, an official said. Following the leakage, a number of people residing near the chemical factory complained of breathlessness, irritation in eyes, nausea and other health issues, Thane Municipal Corporation’s regional disaster management cell chief …

7 workers hospitalised after gas leak in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh
4 years, 8 months ago

7 workers hospitalised after gas leak in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh

Op India  

After the news of the hazardous styrene gas leak in Vizag’s LG Chemicals plant, another report of an alleged gas leak in a Chhattisgarh plant has surfaced. As per reports, 7 workers in a paper mill in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh have been hospitalised. 7 workers of a Paper Mill hospitalised after being exposed to a gas leak reportedly while cleaning a …

Alkali producers body increases outreach activity for chlorine disinfection; conducts training sessions
4 years, 9 months ago

Alkali producers body increases outreach activity for chlorine disinfection; conducts training sessions

Firstpost  

AMAI members are making adequate availability of chlorine at all locations to meet the enhanced demand for drinking water disinfection and the Alkali industry is fully committed to supporting the government’s effort. “Our confidence stems from the successful training sessions on water chlorination and chlorine safety carried out in several states in the last few months in association with municipal …

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