OMG! Gas Explosion Rocks Chevron In Delta State, 2 Contract Staff Feared Dead

Two contract staff of two firms working with the multibillion naira Escravos Gas to Liguid (EGTL) plant operated by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State have been feared dead on Tuesday.

 

Report said the tragedy took place at about 10:00a.m on Tuesday. The chemical explosion was said to have distrusted production for several hours.

Fire fighters were said to have battled with the huge fire which, it was gathered, started from a porter cabin allegedly stocked with flammable chemicals.

However, amid the panic that allegedly ensued, the situation was said to have been professionally brought under control after which a staff was found dead and another sustaining serious burns.

The victim who sustained some degree of injuries eventually gave up the ghost on the way to the hospital in Warri.

Meanwhile, investigations into the incident is said to have commenced in earnest just as the General Manager, Policies, Government and Public Affairs, Mr Deji Haastrup, debunked any gas explosion. He said it was an accident at the plant. According to Mr Haastrupt, a fire broke out in a container storage at EGTl, but was quickly put out.

While confirming the death, he said “Sadly, an employee of a contractor company was injured and another died; the safety of the entire workforce including contractors remains our first priority.”

On his part, Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS DELTA), Commodore Raimi Mohammed, also confirmed the incident, saying it was an accident, adding that his officers had already taken strategic positions at the plant to investigate the cause of the explosion.

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Posted: at 6-04-2016 07:45 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Contract staff do all the work at a huge risk and earn small salary while permanent staff do little or no work and take it all. This is so sad.May their souls RIP

Posted: at 6-04-2016 08:05 AM (8 years ago) | Hero

Na one of those things RIP to death

Posted: at 6-04-2016 08:24 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming

too bad RIP to them

Posted: at 6-04-2016 09:03 AM (8 years ago) | Hero

RIP

Posted: at 6-04-2016 09:27 AM (8 years ago) | Grande Master

Hmmmm, with the way the FIRE MATTERS dey go ehnnnnn... Hmmm, I just dey OBSERVE....!!!

Posted: at 6-04-2016 09:53 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

And how do you know this? Do you work there?

Posted: at 6-04-2016 01:39 PM (8 years ago) | Newbie

Rip to them, i hope chevron will pay dre families for d loss.

Posted: at 6-04-2016 08:48 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac