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In the expert report on the fireworks explosion in Sakarya where 7 people lost their lives and 127 workers were injured, it was stated that “there is no measure, the warehouses are not licensed, the production is excessive.”
The expert report prepared for the explosion at the fireworks factory in the Hendek district of Sakarya on July 3 has been completed, where 7 people were killed and 127 were injured.
The 200-page expert report prepared by a delegation of 11 people to determine the size, number and time of the explosions was sent to the Hendek Attorney General’s Office.
6 EXPLOSION PIT
In the report, which examined the broadband recordings from the SAU1 earthquake recording station located on the campus of Sakarya University, it was reported that 4 major blast processes occurred and the phase of the explosions lasted 1 minute and 54 seconds .
In the report, it was stated that 6 blast pits were observed during the discovery of the scene, noting that the first and largest blast process in time was associated with the marble warehouse, the drug disposal area, and the marble lab in the Chinatown section of the workplace.
EQUAL TO 13 TONS OF TNT
In the expert report, which stated that the largest amount of explosives were 5,700 kilograms of aerial bombs (equivalent to 13 tons of 396 kilograms of TNT) and formed a 19-meter diameter well, 4 tons of 82 kilograms of aerial bombs (equivalent to to 9 tons of 595 kilograms of TNT). 17 meters, 1 ton 106 kilograms of sky bombs (equivalent to 2 tons of 599 kilograms of TNT) 11 meters, 831 kilograms of sky bombs (equivalent to 1 ton of 953 kilograms of TNT) 10 meters, 53 kilograms of bombs sky (125 kilograms) TNT equivalent), 4 meters and 831 kilograms of sky bombs (equivalent to 1 ton of 953 kilograms of TNT), it was reported that a 10 meter diameter well was formed.
The report pointed out that there are no columns in the warehouses and the safety distances do not comply with the legal values, and the following determinations were made:
“According to equation 1, it can be stated that there is a total of 10 tons 183 kilograms of explosives in the area where the blast pits are located in Chinatown. According to equation 3, it is approximately 30 tons. The explosives are stored above the legal limits in warehouses and marble production areas in this region. In the warehouse records as of July 2, 2020, the total amount of pyrotechnic explosives is 41 tons 281 kilograms 38 grams. In addition, it is produced more than 5 tons of pyrotechnic material for Kosovo. As a result, illegal and illegal storage and production took place in Chinatown. “
“NO LICENSE RECORDS IN BARAK-TYPE BUILDINGS USED FOR STORAGE PURPOSES”
In the report, in which it was noted that it was understood that no structural measures were taken against any possible explosion, flammability and effects of fire in the warehouses where the explosive products were stored, all were unusable in the great fire after the explosion, and it was pointed out that no suture was performed between these stores and that safety distances were not taken into consideration. .
NO ACTION
In the report, which explains that a refuge structure project was developed on the campus of the fireworks factory and it was determined that such an essential and important structure was not built on the site, although it was approved by the official authorities , “There is no license to use the second floor of the administrative building, and the licensing records of buildings, such as barracks of various sizes, used for storage purposes at the northern end of the site, could not be accessed.” Was determined.
The report indicates that electrical devices that can cause glare, sparks in buildings at risk of explosion are placed in inspections carried out in non-collapsed buildings, electricity is extracted with extension cables in danger areas, they are not followed safety rules on electrical connections while machine repairs are being carried out, sealing function is broken at connection points, adequate measures against static electricity are not taken, Safety measures reported not taken that could be taken using developing technology.
“APPROXIMATELY 6 TONS OF EXPLOSIVE / CHEMICAL CONTENT PER WAREHOUSE”
In the expert report, in which it was stated that it was understood that the regulated obligations in terms of occupational health and safety were not fully complied with, it was emphasized that not all the necessary measures were taken to guarantee occupational health and safety.
It is indicated in the report that the total area where explosive materials are stored is 2,400 square meters, “It appears that there is around 6 tons of explosive / chemical content per warehouse. According to the relevant legislation, these tanks should have been considered as explosives containment structures with a minimum capacity of 2 tons.” statements were made.
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