Ogun Shutdown Steel Plant after Gas Explosion Leaves Seven Workers Critically Injured
Gas explosion has rocked a steel plant mill at Ogijo, near Sagamu in Ogun state, causing panic in the community.
The explosion on Sunday evening, left seven of the company’s workers critically injured.
Disturbed by the incident, Ogun state government has ordered the shutdown of the steel mill.
The State Environment, Ola Oresanya who paid a swift visit to the scene of the explosion promised that a comprehensive investigation of the incident would be undertaken.
According to Oresanya, the investigation would uncover the immediate and remote causes of the explosion.
Also, the outcome of the explosion would spell out the condition under which companies in the state could operate to ensure the safety of their workers and the host communities.
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The injured workers were rushed to a hospital in Ikorodu for treatment.
According to eye witness account, the blast explosion was attributed to a cylinder explosion which happened at the melting point area, affecting nine staff members who sustained non life threatening injuries.
The injured were taken to Rolayo Private Hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The explosion impacted nearby houses causing damage from the blast.
Houses, windows frames were reportedly cracked due to the vibrations from the blast.
Enraged community youths tried to attack the company, but efforts by policemen and army detachment of 174 battalion in Odogunyan Ikorodu were visibly on guard to intervene.
More security reinforcements have been deployed to prevent further uproar or disturbances, from angry mobs who may want to take advantage of the distress.
The situation is under control and close monitoring, there is no indication for panic, whereas further updates will be communicated to members of the public.
