9 people feel unwell and stay in the hospital for observation. "Two to three hundred people in the village are poisoned"? Official announcement: About 1 kilogram of acrolein escapes
The WeChat official account of Hangzhou Bay General Management Office in Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, released the Continuation Report on Gas Leakage of Yongnong Biosciences Co., Ltd. on September 2:
At around 16:30 on August 31, 2023, during the shutdown period of Yongnong Biological Science Co., Ltd. in the Shangyu Economic and Technological Development Zone of Hangzhou Bay, the acrolein storage tank was affected by the reduced flow rate of the water circulation system, which affected the temperature control effect and caused an increase in pressure. The pressure relief protection device automatically started, and about 1 kilogram of acrolein escaped. The emergency repair was completed at 17:02 on August 31st. From the completion of the emergency repair until 24:00 on September 1st, the ecological environment department conducted multiple rounds of atmospheric environment testing on the factory boundary and surrounding areas, all of which showed no abnormalities.
After the incident, Shangyu District opened the hospital's green channel as soon as possible, and organized surrounding villagers to undergo health examinations in an orderly manner based on the wishes of the masses. At present, among the villagers who have participated in the inspection, no individuals with abnormal CT imaging of both lungs caused by acrolein gas have been found, and 9 people have been kept in the hospital for observation due to discomfort in the throat and eyes.
Next, we will continue to pay attention to the demands of the people, further carry out investigation and disposal work, draw lessons from others to carry out risk investigation, and ensure the safety and health of the people.
Previously reported
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The WeChat official account of Hangzhou Bay General Management Office in Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, released the Information Bulletin on September 1:
At around 16:30 on August 31, 2023, during the shutdown period of Yongnong Biological Science Co., Ltd. in Shangyu Economic and Technological Development Zone, Hangzhou Bay, Shaoxing City, a material storage tank malfunctioned, resulting in the overflow of irritating gas. The Comprehensive Management Office, together with relevant departments, immediately guided the enterprise to carry out emergency repairs. The repairs were completed as soon as possible, and the tank condition remained stable with no casualties on site.
At 17:30 on August 31st, relevant functional departments conducted inspections on the factory area and surrounding areas, and the results showed no abnormalities. At present, the cause of the accident is under further investigation. The Comprehensive Management Office and relevant departments are actively intervening to address environmental impact issues reported by nearby residents, ensuring the safety and health of the general public.
According to previous reports from Jiupai News, on August 31st at 18:00, a netizen posted a video claiming that Yongnong Biological Science Co., Ltd. located in Hangzhou Bay Industrial Park had a gas leak, and several nearby villagers had physical discomfort symptoms, "headache, eye pain, tears, and inability to open."
A village official from the Zhenhai Village Committee in Gaibei Town confirmed to the media that the enterprise involved is Yongnong Biological Science Co., Ltd. Zhenhai Village is 1.6 kilometers away from the enterprise. "Two to three hundred people in the village have mild poisoning symptoms, with pain in the eyes, nose, and throat."
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