July 13, 2018 Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Fire at Osaka Works (5th Report)
On 21st of June, a fire broke at Mitsui Chemicals Osaka Works.
Mitsui Chemicals wishes to express deepest apologies to all of its stakeholders, local residents, related authorities and customers for causing such great inconvenience. Outline of this incident is as follows.
1. Location
Near No. 2 chimney chamber at utility plant Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. Osaka Works
1-6 Takasago, Takaishi City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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Sequence of Events
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June 21, 2018 16:20 | A fire confirmed near No. 2 chimney chamber at the utility plant |
16:42 | Reported public fire station |
June 22, 2018 8:30 | Extinguishment of the fire confirmed |
Damages | |
Injuries: | None |
Facility Damage: | Confirmed at waste gas treatment system & chimneys at utility plant. |
No further damage besides the utility plant has been identified. | |
Cause |
It is anticipated that the fire was caught while cutting and repairing the inner lining of the steel chamber and had widely spread as fresh air flew inside during the regularly scheduled maintenance period.
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Prevention Measure
We will set prevention measures in order to avoid similar incidents.
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Impact to product shipment
None at this moment
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Impact to operation of Works
Regarding production facilities that are currently suspended during the regularly scheduled maintenance period, we are aiming to resume operation during August under guidance from relevant authorities.
8.
Financial impact
Under investigation. We will immediately report if any major impact is anticipated.
Inquiries
Head Office: Corporate Communications Division +81-(0)3-6253-2100 Osaka Works: General Affairs & Human Resources Section +81-(0)72-268-3502
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