Record Fine Imposed on Industrial Facility in Sajóbábony
A 100 million HUF penalty follows a chlorine gas leak that hospitalized two individuals.
The Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Government has imposed a record fine of 100 million HUF on an industrial facility operating within the Sajóbábony Industrial Park, due to a suspected chlorine gas leak that resulted in the hospitalization of two individuals.
Alakszai Zoltán, the county governor, announced this unprecedented fine on social media, asserting the commitment of government agencies to monitor and ensure compliance among local businesses.
He emphasized that the protection of the community, workers, and the environment is non-negotiable, asserting the importance of adhering to safety regulations.
While the specific company that received the fine was not officially named in the announcement, reports indicate that it was imposed on SPL Europe Kft.
The incident allegedly took place last November, when emergency services were alerted to a chlorine gas leak, leading to the hospitalization of two men, approximately 50 years of age, exhibiting signs of poisoning.
Emergency responders noted that even minimal inhalation of chlorine gas can cause a burning sensation in the nose and throat and induce coughing fits, while high concentrations can result in fatal outcomes within a couple of minutes.
In response to the incident, Drágár Valéria, the head of the Environmental and Safety Directorate at SPL Europe, stated that the company's operational team swiftly addressed the issue.
She claimed that considering the prevailing wind direction and the amount of material released, there was no threat posed to residents of nearby communities, and activation of external emergency plans was not warranted.
However, some local residents reported detecting various chemical odors in the air during the incident.
Alakszai Zoltán, the county governor, announced this unprecedented fine on social media, asserting the commitment of government agencies to monitor and ensure compliance among local businesses.
He emphasized that the protection of the community, workers, and the environment is non-negotiable, asserting the importance of adhering to safety regulations.
While the specific company that received the fine was not officially named in the announcement, reports indicate that it was imposed on SPL Europe Kft.
The incident allegedly took place last November, when emergency services were alerted to a chlorine gas leak, leading to the hospitalization of two men, approximately 50 years of age, exhibiting signs of poisoning.
Emergency responders noted that even minimal inhalation of chlorine gas can cause a burning sensation in the nose and throat and induce coughing fits, while high concentrations can result in fatal outcomes within a couple of minutes.
In response to the incident, Drágár Valéria, the head of the Environmental and Safety Directorate at SPL Europe, stated that the company's operational team swiftly addressed the issue.
She claimed that considering the prevailing wind direction and the amount of material released, there was no threat posed to residents of nearby communities, and activation of external emergency plans was not warranted.
However, some local residents reported detecting various chemical odors in the air during the incident.
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