
Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan announced that the explosion was related to the rupture of natural gas and oxygen pipes as a result of materials falling during maintenance.
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An explosion occurred in an iron and steel factory in Aliağa district of Izmir. It was stated that the explosion was related to the rupture of natural gas and oxygen pipes as a result of falling materials during maintenance work. Two workers lost their lives. Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan, Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar examined the scene.
Following the factory explosion in Izmir's Aliağa district, Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan, Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar inspected the scene. Minister Işıkhan explained that the explosion occurred due to the rupture of natural gas and oxygen pipes as a result of materials falling during maintenance work.
Işıkhan used the following statements:
"We are deeply saddened by the explosion at the iron and steel factory in Aliağa. I wish God's mercy to our workers who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to our injured. All institutions of our state are mobilized.
According to initial investigations, the explosion occurred due to the rupture of natural gas and oxygen pipes as a result of materials falling during maintenance. Two of our chief labor inspectors were assigned. If anyone is negligent or at fault, the judicial authorities will take the necessary action.
The life of each of our workers is precious. We will continue to stand by the families and our injured.
Our Guidance Inspection Department is carrying out the necessary investigations. No serious problems had been identified in the business before, but we appointed our chief inspector regarding this accident.
It's too early to say anything right now, the situation is too hot.
"After the inspections are completed, I will share the necessary explanations about those who have negligence and faults with you and on our ministry page."
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Judicial authorities will identify those who are negligent and at fault and take the necessary action.
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