Aluminum profile enterprise explosion caused 3 deaths and 7 injuries! Local actions to investigate and rectify hidden dangers in key industries

Published: Sep 08, 2020 10:08 (GMT+8)

SMM9 March 8: it is understood that 02:25 on September 6, 2020, an explosion occurred at the enterprise of Hongda Aluminum profile Co., Ltd., Baiyin District, Baiyin City, Gansu Province, which was confirmed to have killed three people and injured seven others. According to the investigation after the event, near the end of production, the workers in the melting and casting workshop caused leakage due to improper operation, resulting in residual aluminum liquid leaking into the cooling water of deep wells, resulting in a large number of steam shock waves, resulting in flash steaming, resulting in a safety accident in the production of cooling water flash.

After the accident, the main leaders of the Baiyin municipal party committee and municipal government, as well as local emergency, public security, health and other departments rushed to the scene to deal with it. Su Jun, secretary of the municipal party committee, made a request to spare no effort to treat the injured, quickly find out the cause, and properly deal with the aftermath. The municipal government immediately rushed to the scene to guide the rescue work, and held an on-site emergency disposal work meeting at 6: 00 a.m. to urgently set up a leading group for the investigation and disposal of the "9.06" accident of Gansu Hongda Aluminum profile Co., Ltd.

After the accident, the environmental protection department tested the site, and from the data tested, the accident did not cause pollution to the surrounding environment.

As for the post-treatment measures, Zhao Chenghui, deputy director of Baiyin City Emergency Management Bureau, said that the aftermath and accident investigation have been carried out in an orderly manner, and large-scale investigation and rectification of hidden safety problems in key industries and key areas have been carried out in an all-round way throughout the city.

Data show that Gansu Hongda Aluminum profile Co., Ltd. was founded in 1996, is a large local joint-stock enterprise integrating aluminum alloy technology research and development, design, production and sales. The company has a large aluminum profile production base, which is located in Baiyin Industrial Park, Gansu Province, with a total area of 600000 square meters and an annual production capacity of 300000 tons.

The heavenly eye investigation shows that the enterprise involved in the incident has been included in the list of business anomalies. In 2017, he was fined 62800 yuan by the environmental protection department for illegally discharging acidic wastewater.

"Click to understand and sign up: 2020 China Automotive New Materials Application Summit Forum

Scan the QR code above to view the business cards of the participating companies and sign up online

Scan the code and apply to join the SMM Automotive Industry Exchange Group.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn
For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn
Related News
Ma'aden Forecasts 1.8M Tonne Aluminum Demand by 2030 in Saudi Arabia Amid Major Events
2 mins ago
Ma'aden Forecasts 1.8M Tonne Aluminum Demand by 2030 in Saudi Arabia Amid Major Events
Read More
Ma'aden Forecasts 1.8M Tonne Aluminum Demand by 2030 in Saudi Arabia Amid Major Events
Ma'aden Forecasts 1.8M Tonne Aluminum Demand by 2030 in Saudi Arabia Amid Major Events
According to reports, Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) expects Saudi Arabia's annual aluminum demand to potentially rise to 1.8 million tonnes by 2030, driven by large-scale exhibitions and preparations for the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
2 mins ago
Inner Mongolia Xinlian Aluminum Launches $3.592B Alumina Project, Phase I to Complete by 2027 Spring Festival
2 mins ago
Inner Mongolia Xinlian Aluminum Launches $3.592B Alumina Project, Phase I to Complete by 2027 Spring Festival
Read More
Inner Mongolia Xinlian Aluminum Launches $3.592B Alumina Project, Phase I to Complete by 2027 Spring Festival
Inner Mongolia Xinlian Aluminum Launches $3.592B Alumina Project, Phase I to Complete by 2027 Spring Festival
Inner Mongolia Xinlian Aluminum's 7-million-tonne-per-year alumina project covers a total area of 412.64 mu with a total investment of RMB 3.592 billion, of which Phase I accounts for RMB 1.806 billion. Phase I will build a 3.5-million-tonne-per-year alumina production line, supported by three 80,000 Nm³/h coal gasification systems and two 5,000 t/d aluminum hydroxide calcination furnaces, along with intelligent storage and transport, environmental governance, and various auxiliary facilities. According to the construction plan, the main works will be completed before the 2027 Spring Festival, with official production commencing after the holiday.
2 mins ago
EGA Receives First Shipment of Guinean Bauxite Under Renewed CBG Agreement
2 mins ago
EGA Receives First Shipment of Guinean Bauxite Under Renewed CBG Agreement
Read More
EGA Receives First Shipment of Guinean Bauxite Under Renewed CBG Agreement
EGA Receives First Shipment of Guinean Bauxite Under Renewed CBG Agreement
Emirates Global Aluminium announced that, under a renewed agreement with Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG), the first shipment of Guinean bauxite is on its way to the UAE.
2 mins ago