安徽通报池州一公司4人中毒窒息死亡事故报告：盲目施救致伤亡扩大

Core Viewpoint - The investigation report reveals a significant safety incident at Anhui Xintai New Materials Co., resulting in four fatalities and direct economic losses of 6.0875 million yuan due to a poisoning and asphyxiation accident during the replacement of a brine tank [2][6]. Incident Overview - The accident occurred on October 27, 2025, when employees were involved in the replacement of a brine tank, leading to the exposure of workers to high concentrations of nitrogen gas [2][6]. - The sequence of events shows a lack of safety protocols, with workers entering a confined space without proper ventilation or gas detection [6][7]. Direct Causes - The direct cause of the accident was identified as a violation of confined space safety management regulations by an employee who entered the brine tank without following necessary safety procedures [6]. - The rescue attempts were also flawed, as rescuers did not use adequate personal protective equipment, leading to further casualties [6]. Indirect Causes - The company exhibited poor safety management practices, including inadequate safety training and failure to implement a dual prevention mechanism for safety risks [7]. - Local government oversight of chemical industry safety was deemed insufficient, contributing to the incident [7]. Recommendations for Responsibility - It is suggested that one individual, the deceased workshop director, be exempt from accountability due to their death during the incident, despite their direct management responsibility [8]. - Three individuals, including the company chairman and general manager, are under police investigation and recommended for judicial processing [9]. Recommendations for Company Penalties - Anhui Xintai New Materials Co. is recommended to face penalties for its role in the accident, as per the provisions of the Safety Production Law [10]. Recommendations for Public Officials - Issues related to the performance of local government officials during the investigation have been forwarded to the provincial disciplinary committee for accountability measures [11].