Explosion at Miryang Panel Manufacturing Plant... Four Hospitalized with Second-Degree Burns on Entire Body

Door blown off by explosion shock. [Image source=Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] An explosion occurred at a chemical product manufacturing factory in Jeonsapo-ri, Bubuk-myeon, Miryang-si, Gyeongnam Province, at around 9:55 a.m. on the 15th.

According to the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, no fire broke out due to the accident, but four workers suffered second-degree burns over their entire bodies, and two others were transported to a nearby hospital with partial first-degree burns.

At the scene, 21 vehicles including ambulances and 53 firefighting personnel were deployed.

The police and fire authorities believe that steam from the Hydro Claver, a machine that manufactures composite panels using manual pressure, exploded, and they are investigating the exact cause of the accident and the extent of the damage.

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