An accident cost the life of a worker this Thursday, September 26 at the Raffineries du Midi in Longvic, near Dijon. The 49-year-old man, employee of a service company, was inside an empty tank to carry out ten-year maintenance work. When making a weld, the fire from his device caused an explosion around 3 p.m., throwing him violently against the wall.
The victim died of cardiac arrest undoubtedly caused by the violence of the shock. A colleague who was also in the tank was slightly injured, according to our information. The refinery management explains that it has set up a psychological unit to assist staff after this dramatic accident. She also specifies that her teams are mobilized to collaborate in the investigation opened to understand the causes of this tragedy. The site management extends its condolences to the victims’ loved ones. “All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this terrible ordeal.” she explains in a message sent to France Bleu Bourgogne.
