Case Study 1: Oil Refinery Explosion in Hub
Date & Location: June 2022, Hub, Balochistan
Organization: Unnamed Oil Refinery
Incident Details: A major explosion occurred due to a gas leak at a processing plant.
Losses: 5 workers died, major facility damage.
Failures: Poor maintenance, outdated safety measures.
Learnings: Importance of gas detection systems, regular equipment maintenance, staff training.
Case Study 2: Chemical Leak at Lahore Industrial Zone
Date & Location: November 2023, Lahore
Organization: Unnamed chemical plant
Incident Details: A toxic gas leak affected nearby workers and residents.
Losses: 2 deaths, over 20 hospitalized.
Failures: Improper chemical storage, lack of emergency response.
Learnings: Need for strict chemical handling protocols, better containment measures.
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