Six workers were transported to the hospital after reporting difficulty in breathing due to inhaling gas at Daio Paper Mill in Gifu, with one of them currently unconscious.
On the morning of March 10, at approximately 9:45 AM, authorities received an emergency call from Daio Paper Mill located in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture. The call reported that several workers were experiencing difficulty in breathing, claiming they had inhaled a gas while working, leading to confusion and distress for some. In response, local police and firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and confirmed the severity of the situation.
Six men aged between 20 and 60 years were subsequently transported to the hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. Among them, one man in his sixties was reported to be in an unconscious state, raising concerns about the potential health risks associated with the incident. The ongoing investigation is focused on identifying the nature of the gas involved and the circumstances surrounding the exposure to ensure worker safety.
This incident raises serious questions regarding occupational safety standards at the facility and poses implications for regulatory compliance in the industrial sector. With growing awareness of workplace safety, the incident may prompt a review of existing protocols and emergency response plans in similar environments, stressing the importance of preventive measures to protect workers from hazardous conditions in the future.
