Assembly shop manager detained after explosion at plant in Abakan

24.12.2024 08:00

The head of the assembly shop of Lesmash Corporation LLC was detained in Abakan.

He was accused of violating safety regulations and labor protection requirements during the work.

Investigators are discussing the issue of choosing a preventive measure for him, the press service of the Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for Krasnoyarsk Krai and Khakassia emphasized in the Telegram channel.

According to investigators, an explosion of compressed air in the tank occurred during welding of a water tank in the assembly shop of Lesmash Corporation LLC.

As a result of the incident, two employees of the enterprise died at the scene. Four victims were hospitalized.

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The investigation revealed that people were injured as a result of violations of safety rules and labor protection requirements during the work.

In connection with this, the head of the assembly shop of Lesmash Corporation LLC was detained.

Investigative actions are expected to be carried out with him. The issue of choosing a preventive measure for him is currently being decided.

Investigators also examined the scene of the crime.

The investigation into the criminal case regarding the deaths of people at the plant in Abakan continues.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources