Man Killed In Helium Gas Tank Explosion At Kajang Scrap Metal Factory

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 – A 49-year-old man died from severe injuries following the explosion of a helium gas tank at a scrap metal factory in Sungai Chua, Kajang, on Friday morning.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Assistant Director Ashrul Riezal Asbar stated that emergency services received an urgent distress call regarding the incident at 11:53 AM.

A fire tender unit from the Kajang Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the location at 12:00 PM.

According to initial reports, the victim was carrying out welding work at the scrap metal facility when the helium tank suddenly exploded.

Incident Impact and Field Findings

Key details regarding the industrial accident include:

• Victim Injuries: The 49-year-old victim suffered catastrophic injuries from the waist down accompanied by severe bleeding.
• Fatality Confirmation: Ministry of Health (MOH) medical officers arriving at the scene pronounced the victim dead.
• Workplace Activity: The explosion occurred directly while the victim was engaged in welding work inside the factory premises.
• Investigation Ongoing: JBPM and forensic investigators are evaluating the cause of the pressurized cylinder explosion and safety protocols at the industrial site.

–NMT