Date: July 4, 2021
Location: Palghar, Maharashtra (India)
Address: Boisar Industrial Area, 401404
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Unknown
Industry: Chemical Products
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Bharat Chemicals
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: Five Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Bharat Chemicals is one of the leading manufacturers of paracetamol (acetaminophen or APAP) in India. It was established in 1982 and is headquartered in Mumbai.
Incident Description:
On July 4, 2021, The Hindu reported an explosion at a chemical company in Palghar, Maharashtra, India.
The explosion occurred at around 11.30 p.m. Firefighters hurried to the site to carry out rescue and relief operations.
A police official stated that five workers received burn injuries in the fire after the explosion. They were admitted to a local hospital for treatment.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Sources:
The Hindu
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