Motor Oil: Second worker dies following refinery explosion

Motor Oil refinery explosion workplace accident labor strike Greece

A second worker has died following an explosion at the Motor Oil refinery in Agioi Theodoroi, Corinthia. The victim, an employee of a contracting firm, had been hospitalized with severe traumatic brain injuries following the incident.

In response to the accident, authorities have arrested the head of the contracting company, along with three Motor Oil employees: a foreman, an operator, and a health and safety manager. Investigations are ongoing regarding the circumstances of the explosion, which occurred during preventive maintenance work.

Labor unions have organized protests at the company's offices and announced a 24-hour strike in Corinth to demand accountability and improved safety measures. The Panhellenic Federation of Energy (POE) emphasized that safety protocols must be equally applied to both direct employees and contractors in high-risk environments.

Entities

Agioi Theodoroi · Corinth General Hospital · Corinthia · Motor Oil · Panhellenic Federation of Energy · Thriasio Hospital · Thriasio Hospital

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[● 4 SOURCES] Three Motor Oil employees were arrested following the explosion. patrapress.gr · www.newmoney.gr · www.anagnostis.org · www.tharrosnews.gr
[DISPUTED] A total of five people were injured in the incident, with two suffering severe injuries. patrapress.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] A 59-year-old external contractor was also arrested in connection with the incident. patrapress.gr · www.newmoney.gr · www.anagnostis.org · www.tharrosnews.gr · www.efsyn.gr
[DISPUTED] Arrested individuals include a 36-year-old foreman, a 50-year-old Health and Safety manager, and a 34-year-old operator. patrapress.gr · www.newmoney.gr · www.anagnostis.org · www.tharrosnews.gr · www.efsyn.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The arrested employees face charges of causing an explosion and common dangerous harm. patrapress.gr · www.anagnostis.org · www.tharrosnews.gr
[● 10 SOURCES] A second worker has died following the explosion at the Motor Oil facilities. patrapress.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.newmoney.gr · www.anagnostis.org · www.tromaktiko.gr · +5 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The accident occurred during preventive maintenance. patrapress.gr · www.anagnostis.org · www.tharrosnews.gr · www.youweekly.gr · www.efsyn.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The explosion occurred without causing a fire. patrapress.gr · www.tharrosnews.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Labor unions have declared a 24-hour strike in Corinth. prin.gr · www.efsyn.gr