No Casualties or Damage from Chlorine Gas Leak at Yeosu Industrial Complex Chemical Plant
Goat Gas Leak Accident Occurred Again on the 30th of Last Month
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shim Kyung-taek] Around 0:13 AM on the 16th, a chlorine gas leak occurred at a chemical plant in the Yeosu National Industrial Complex, Jeonnam, but fortunately, there were no casualties.
At 0:13 AM that day, the 119 Chemical Rescue Center received the report and completed emergency containment around 1:35 AM.
The fire authorities believe the amount of leaked gas was not large and are investigating the cause of the accident.
At this plant, a chlorine gas leak accident also occurred on the 30th of last month, and the Yeosu Chemical Disaster Joint Prevention Center detected four violations of the Chemical Substances Control Act.
Meanwhile, chlorine gas is classified as a hazardous chemical substance under the Chemical Substances Control Act, specifically as an "accident preparedness substance" with a high risk of accidents.
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Inhalation affects the respiratory system, causing vomiting, pulmonary edema, and difficulty breathing, and exposure to skin and eyes can cause chemical burns, dermatitis, and eye damage.
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