A nickel smelting furnace at a factory in Indonesia exploded violently, sparking a fire that billowed black smoke. At least 13 workers were killed and dozens injured.
On December 24, 2023, foreign news agencies reported that a terrible accident had occurred. Nickel melting furnace at Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS) plant on Sulawesi island. Indonesia: A violent explosion occurred. As a result, at least 13 workers tragically died and 38 others were injured, while the explosion caused a fire. Black smoke rose into the sky.
Indonesian officials said that this factory had been involved in a serious accident. It is located in Muruvalli Industrial Area. Owned by a Chinese person
Meanwhile, Muruvalli Industrial Zone issued a statement stating that an explosion occurred at the Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS) nickel plant while workers were repairing a blast furnace. At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 24, local time. This led to the killing of 8 Indonesian workers and the killing of 5 Chinese workers.
A Muruvalli police spokesman said that 13 workers died on the spot at the scene. On the other hand, rescue workers transported the injured worker to the hospital. At this time, police officers went to the scene. Investigation into the cause of the violent nickel smelting furnace explosion.