Date: October 8, 2018
Location: Perm, Perm Krai (Russia)
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Type: Potential Dust Explosion
Fuel: Gunpowder
Industry: Gunpowder Production
Equipment: Cylinder
Company: Perm Powder Plant
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: Three Fatalities
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the International News, FC “Perm Powder Plant” is one of the largest enterprises in the Russian defense industry. It was established in 1934 to produce explosives for the mining industry.
Incident Description:
On October 8, 2018, RT News reported an explosion at a gunpowder factory in Perm, Russia. According to Front News International, a gas cylinder exploded, killing one person immediately while two others died later in the hospital.
The local emergency department stated that there was no fire after the explosion, so the factory would not cease operations. Authorities said that they were initiating an investigation into the factory’s suspected violation of safety rules regarding the handling of explosive objects.
Sources:
RT News
International News
Front News International
