During the night of Tuesday, October 21, a technical reaction occurred at ENAMI’s El Salado plant, caused by the contact between sulfuric acid and water. contact between sulfuric acid and water.. The situation was immediately contained within the facilities, with no risk to the community or need for evacuation in nearby sectors.
Chemical incident with no casualties
The company assured that both its own personnel and those of contractors were not affected. The corresponding protocols were activated and internal resources were deployed, managing to control the event without external support. The plant’s general operations continue as normal, except for the specific area where the reaction occurred.
The company began an internal investigation to identify the origin of the incident and applied the stipulated environmental procedures. ENAMI emphasized its coordination with local agencies such as the fire department and the police, who were attentive to the development of the situation.
ENAMI strengthens its territorial commitment
The state-owned company reaffirmed its commitment to safety and transparency in its operations. In line with its approach to sustainable miningIn line with its sustainable mining approach, it ensured that the community of El Salado was kept informed, establishing direct communication channels with neighbors.
The plant is currently operating at 80% of its capacity and the area where the chemical reaction took place has been delimited. ENAMI continues to evaluate the conditions for fully reactivating production functions, prioritizing environmental protection and industrial safety. industrial safety.
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