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Pharmasynthèse chemical plant explosion injures worker in France
An explosion occurred on Monday afternoon at the Pharmasynthèse SA chemical plant in Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf, near Rouen. The facility is classified as a Seveso low-threshold site.
According to company director Pascal Malpeli, a fire caused a container to burst, resulting in one employee being sprayed with flaming solvent. The worker sustained serious burns and was transported via helicopter to the Percy burn treatment center in Clamart.
Authorities, including the Prefecture of Seine-Maritime, stated that the incident was contained within the company and posed no risk to the surrounding population. Atmospheric tests conducted by firefighters confirmed that toxic concentrations remained below safety thresholds, and no confinement orders or local emergency plans were activated.
Entities
Pascal Malpeli · Percy Burn Treatment Center · Pharmasynthèse SA · Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf · Seine-Maritime
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- [● 2 SOURCES] There was no danger to local residents or toxic emissions in the environment. www.estrepublicain.fr · www.linternaute.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] One employee was sprayed with flaming solvent and suffered serious burns. www.estrepublicain.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A fire caused a container to burst around 16:30. www.estrepublicain.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The injured worker was transported to the Percy burn treatment center in Clamart. www.linternaute.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The factory is classified as a Seveso low-threshold site. www.estrepublicain.fr · www.linternaute.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] An explosion occurred at the Pharmasynthèse SA site in Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf. www.estrepublicain.fr · www.linternaute.com