The Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) has launched a formal investigation into an industrial fire at Ramco Industries Ltd. that left four employees injured on Thursday evening.
The explosion and subsequent blaze broke out around 7:05 p.m. at the company’s compound on Shafik Drive, Union Hall, San Fernando, specifically in the facility’s loading bay area.
Emergency services responded swiftly to contain the fire and transported the injured workers to the San Fernando General Hospital.
OSHA confirmed on Friday that its inspectors have been deployed to the site to begin collecting statements, reviewing site documentation, and assessing physical conditions to determine the cause of the incident. The agency is also seeking to identify whether there were any breaches of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Chap. 88:08.
“As the national regulatory body responsible for monitoring and enforcing safety and health at workplaces across Trinidad and Tobago, OSHA has initiated a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident,” the agency said.
While expressing concern for those affected, OSHA reminded all stakeholders of their legal duties under the OSH Act to ensure safe working environments.
The agency reiterated its commitment to enforcing safety measures and protecting all persons in workplaces across the country.
