Ukraine: 3 workers injured in accident at Zaporizhzhia Titanium-Magnesium Combine
Summary
Date Reported: 11 Aug 2020
Location: Ukraine
Companies
Zaporizhzhia Titanium & Magnesium Combine Ltd. (ZTMC) - Parent CompanyProjects
Zaporizhzhia Titanium & Magnesium Combine - OperationAffected
Total individuals affected: 3
Workers: ( 3 - Ukraine , Mining , Men )Issues
Injuries , Occupational Health & SafetyResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: News outlet
[Summary translation prepared by Business & Human Rights Resource Centre]
At Zaporizhzhia Titanium-Magnesium Combine workers poisoned by chlorine gas, August 11, 2020
Zaporizhzhia Titanium-Magnesium Combine (ZTMC) has experienced a release of toxic titanium tetrachloride, resulting in three workers being injured.
According to preliminary data, the crew was replacing the shut-off valves at salt chlorination unit No. 1, and a toxic substance was released during the valve replacement.
According to the data from ZTMK, the titanium tetrachloride emission has been localized. It did not cause any danger to the environment. Investigation is ongoing.