Lam Dong tightens labor safety after the explosion at a chemical company that killed 2 people

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Lam Dong - After the acid tank explosion at HC Bao Lam Company killed 2 people, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee directed to strengthen measures to ensure labor safety

On the afternoon of November 9, Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee Ho Van Muoi signed a document directing the settlement of the work accident at HC Factory and the implementation of work to ensure occupational safety and hygiene.

Mr. Ho Van Muoi assigned the Department of Home Affairs to preside over and coordinate with the Provincial Police, the Department of Industry and Trade, the People's Committee of Bao Lam 1 Commune and relevant agencies to urgently inspect, verify, and clarify the cause of the work accident.

Hien truong vu no bon chua axit tai Cong ty HC Bao Lam khien 2 cong nhan tu vong. Anh: Phuc Khanh
The scene of the acid tank explosion at HC Bao Lam Company that killed 2 workers. Photo: Phuc Khanh

From there, report the results, propose handling directions, remedial measures, and prevent recurrence, and report to the Provincial People's Committee before November 12, 2025.

Assign the People's Committee of Bao Lam 1 commune to coordinate with employers and mass organizations to visit, encourage and provide timely support to the victims' families.

At the same time, coordinate with specialized agencies to guide businesses to overcome the consequences, ensure labor safety, environmental sanitation and maintain stable production activities.

The Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee also assigned the Department of Home Affairs, the Provincial Industrial Park Management Board and the People's Committees of communes, wards and special zones in the province to strengthen inspection and examination of compliance with regulations on labor safety and hygiene of enterprises in the area.

Ong Dinh Van Tuan, Pho Chu tich UBND tinh Lam Dong kiem tra, chi dao cong tac khac phuc hau qua vu no. Anh: Phuc Khanh
Mr. Dinh Van Tuan, Vice Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee inspected and directed the work to overcome the consequences of the explosion. Photo: Phuc Khanh

In particular, areas with high risk of occupational accidents and serious incidents. Pay attention to the activities of developing safe working processes and measures at enterprises; reporting on occupational accidents according to the provisions of the Law on Labor Safety and Hygiene.

Requesting units to promote propaganda, dissemination of knowledge and laws on occupational safety and hygiene suitable for each field and profession.

Guiding businesses to strengthen the implementation of occupational safety and hygiene; focusing on self-inspection activities, proactively controlling and preventing harmful dangerous factors in businesses.

Thereby, preventing occupational accidents caused by electrical short circuit, fire, high falls, fallen objects, collapse... organize occupational safety training and occupational hygiene for workers.

Co quan cong an kham nghiem hien truong phuc vu cong tac dieu tra, lam ro nguyen nhan vu no. Anh: Phuc Khanh
The police examined the scene to serve the investigation and clarify the cause of the explosion. Photo: Phuc Khanh

As reported by Lao Dong Newspaper: The above explosion occurred at around 9:45 a.m. the same day. The two workers working at HC Bao Lam Joint Stock Company are Mr. Nguyen Huu Tung (29 years old, residing in Bao Lam 1 commune) and Mr. Ha Duy Khanh (28 years old, residing in Ward 2 Bao Loc, Lam Dong province). These people were identified as having gone for technical inspection in the factory.

During the bulge cutting process, the acid tank unfortunately exploded, causing both workers to be injured and later die at the hospital.

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