Workers at the zinc factory in Odda, Norway, experienced a dangerous incident when they detected a strong smell of gas and smoke seeping from one of the factory halls. Bartłomiej Kliks, a steel fitter, described the chaotic scene where there were no alarms or systematic evacuation procedures in place. After initially evacuating, the workers were instructed to return to the hall without proper safety assurance, leading to severe headaches and health concerns after re-entering the area. Over the last three years, there have been at least twelve similar occurrences of workers falling ill due to gas inhalation at this facility, raising significant alarms about workplace safety and emergency protocols at the plant. This ongoing risk to worker health not only highlights the need for immediate safety reforms at the factory but also unveils broader implications for labor rights and environmental regulations in Norway’s industries.