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MOSCOW (MRC) - Five died and several
injured following a Tuesday explosion at ammonia facility of Concern Stirol, one
of the largest chemical producers in Ukraine, said Ukrainian media with
reference to the producer.
According to an eyewitness, the explosion
occurred during maintenance works at an ammonia reservoir.
Authorities have
opened a criminal proceeding under Article 272 of Criminal Code of Ukraine
- violation of safety rules during the execution of the work with increased
risk.
The Prosecutor"s Office at Gorlovka carries out a preliminary
investigation. A serious fire at Stirol"s facilities of amonia had also occurred
on 26 May 2013. There were no dead or injured people in that accident.
Concern Stirol is the largest chemical producer in Ukraine. Stirol is a
diversified company that produces ammonia, inorganic acids, fertilizers,
medicines, paints, plastics (polystyrene) and finished PS products.
The
company is part of Group DF, represented by holding OSTCHEM. |
