Sethi Steel Factory, as soon as a beacon of commercial prowess and financial development, has not too long ago come below scrutiny on account of a collection of alarming industrial incidents. Reports point out that poor security measures have ceaselessly endangered the lives of staff, resulting in rising security considerations.
By: Wise Wesseh
Monrovia, February 19, 2025/ On Monday, February 17, an explosion has rocked the Sethi Ferro Fabrik Steel Factory in Chicken Soup Factory for the second time in lower than 4 years, leaving one useless and one other critically injured.
The Last incident left seven staff; 4 Liberians and three Indians critically injured, with security measures on the manufacturing facility remaining a priority.
One of the victims
The newest explosion, which occurred early Monday morning on the firm’s oxygen plant, left one worker, Saah Samukai, a machine operator, gruesomely killed as his burned physique components unfold across the oxygen cylinder.
It took the efforts of the Police Rapid Response Unit across the space and residents close to the manufacturing facility to rescue a few of the staff caught within the explosion.
Eyewitnesses say different explosions on the manufacturing facility have injured individuals however have been saved hidden from authorities. According to inside sources, the manufacturing facility lacks a number of security measures, and authorities have made no effort to deliver Sethi into compliance.
“We heard the blast, and before we could rush, we saw the huge fire in the air, and everyone was afraid, a witness told the New Dawn on Tuesday.
“We managed to narrowly escape the fire. It was not easy, and this happened in the morning while we were trying to melt the iron into the pot,” a employee on the Factory stated.
The 36-year-old Saah Samukai is alleged to have labored with Sethi Ferro Fabrik since 2017.
This is the second time such an explosion has taken place at Sethi Ferro Fabrik Steel Factory; in August 2021, seven staff, together with 4 Liberians and three Indians, have been concerned in an explosion on the Steel Factory.
The firm in an announcement launched on Tuesday, the corporate described the incident as tragic whereas expressing its condolence to the household, associates and colleagues.
“We have initiated immediate engagement with the family of the deceased, identified as Saah Samukai, offering support during this difficult time. “Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues affected by this tragic loss,” the administration of Sethi Ferro Fabrik stated.
The Company, by means of its communication division, stated it’s totally cooperating with native authorities to assist the investigation.
“Our employees are the heart of our operations, and their safety is our top priority. This loss is deeply painful for all of us,” said the administration. “We will do everything in our power to support the family of Mr. Samukai and work alongside the authorities to understand and address this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the bereaved family, and we will continue to provide the necessary support during this difficult period.” The assertion added. -Edited by Othello B. Garblah.