Date: September 30, 2023
Location: Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône (France)
Address: Unknown
Type: Potential Dust Explosion
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Power Generation
Equipment: Biomass Boiler
Company: Engie Solutions
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: One Dead
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Engie Solutions is a subsidiary of the multinational energy and utility company, Engie Group. Engie Solutions specializes in providing a wide range of energy services and solutions, including facility management, energy efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. The company works with various industries and organizations to help them reduce their environmental footprint, optimize energy usage, and improve the overall efficiency of their operations.
Incident Description:
On September 30, 2023, La Marseillaise reported an explosion at a power plant in Aix-en-Provence, France.
A 25-year-old worker lost his life in a biomass boiler room explosion. It occurred around 10:30 a.m., while the worker was engaged in preventive maintenance activities.
The company referred to the incident as a “technical incident” and stated that an investigation is ongoing to determine its causes. Firefighters and equipment were deployed to cool and secure the boiler, a task successfully completed in the afternoon. The CGT Énergie Provence expressed condolences to the victim’s family and maintained a cautious stance regarding the incident’s details, awaiting the results of the investigation.
Sources:
La Marseillaise
