Last Updated on September 7, 2025 by The Health Master
Gas Leak
Sad news has emerged from the Tarapur-Boisar industrial region in Maharashtra’s Palghar district as four workers die on the job in a gas leak at a pharmaceutical company.
Such industrial tragedies remind us of why safety standards are necessary for an industry that sometimes benefits from lax work regulations.
How the Incident Happened
Medley Pharma, located in the Tarapur-Boisar industrial zone 130 km from Mumbai, experienced a typical Thursday with workers on-site from approximately 2:30 to 3 pm on April 20.
Unfortunately, at this time, there was a nitrogen gas leak.
With workers present and no warning signs, the toxic nitrogen gas leaked into the air and went undetected.
Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless gas that poses a problem with higher concentrations.
When it leaked between 2:30 and 3 pm and no employees noticed it seeping into the air, Palghar’s air became filled to asphyxiating degrees.
Who’s Impacted?
According to reports, six workers were admitted to a local hospital, gasping for breath.
Davis, Smith, and 4 other females who worked on separate shifts were also found on-site.
“Gas leak incidents typically leave too much volatility for workers to come back from inhalation,” noted one doctor and respiratory specialist.
Two females are in the ICU but expected to recover with damaged lungs.
Davis and Smith, however, were taken out of this at 6:15 p.m., approximately three hours after the incident.
What Happens Next?
Vivekanand Kadam, of the Palghar district disaster management cell, is investigating the nitrogen leak.
This incident should recommend all pharmacies to have better detection systems and safety measures for their employees and on-site training for materials that can cause such tragedies.
Q: What is nitrogen gas used for and how does it impact pharmaceutical companies?
A: Nitrogen is a non-toxic, odorless and colorless gas. In the pharmaceutical industry, nitrogen is widely utilized as an atmosphere-inert factor which helps to package medicines with no degradation due to oxygen; however, in excess nitrogen levels, it displaces oxygen needed to breathe.
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