Thanks to visit codestin.com
Credit goes to www.scribd.com

Scribd
Upload
24 views3 pages

Bosh Assignment 2

On May 13, 2015, a fire tragedy occurred at Kentex Manufacturing Corporation in Valenzuela City, sparked by welding operations igniting a highly combustible sealing compound. The fire quickly spread, leading to the deaths of 72 employees, with many trapped due to blocked exits and difficult evacuation routes. This incident highlights the critical need for effective emergency response plans and improved worker safety measures.

Uploaded by

Ann Navarro
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
24 views3 pages

Bosh Assignment 2

On May 13, 2015, a fire tragedy occurred at Kentex Manufacturing Corporation in Valenzuela City, sparked by welding operations igniting a highly combustible sealing compound. The fire quickly spread, leading to the deaths of 72 employees, with many trapped due to blocked exits and difficult evacuation routes. This incident highlights the critical need for effective emergency response plans and improved worker safety measures.

Uploaded by

Ann Navarro
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

NAME: Edrada, Judy Ann N.

Basic Occupational Safety and Health


COURSE & YEAR & SECTION: BSME - 4A DATE: February 10, 2025

INCIDENT REPORT

DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT

Date of Incident: May 13, 2015 (Wednesday)


Time of Incident: Around 11:00 AM
Kentex Manufacturing Corporation, Barangay Ugong,
Location:
Valenzuela City

Type of Incident: Fire Tragedy

Incident Details: On May 13, 2015, Wednesday, at approximately


11:00 AM, a fire started at the Kentex Manufacturing
Corporation, a slipper factory situated in Barangay Ugong,
Valenzuela City. The fire allegedly started when sparks
produced during a welding operation came into directly with
a highly combustible sealing compound known as Super
Seal. This chemical is commonly used in sealing
applications, and is known to be highly combustible once it
is exposed to high temperatures or open flames. The
chemical served as an accelerant once when it caught fire,
quickly spreading the flames throughout the building and
intensifying the destruction.

At the factory entrance, Leonilo Alibangbang was


inside when the fire started. The flames were little at first but
quickly spread. While they waited for the fire department to
arrive, they attempted to put out the fire using water and fire
extinguishers. However, the smoke from the burning
chemical caused eye irritation and respiratory problems. An
important explosion occurred during the evacuation attempt.

Meanwhile, on the second floor was Aljon Peron,


who had worked at the factory for almost a year. At first, he
and the other employees were unaware of the fire below.
They saw smoke arising and then succeeded by fire. As they
tried to escape, they found that the stairs were blocked by
fire. The window is the only alternative exit but it was too
elevated and screened with chicken wire.

Aljon was able to get away by jumping onto the roof


of the canteen. Iza, his wife, and a few other employees also
managed to get out, but Iza sustained burns to her arms and
a knee injury. The fire erupted for over seven hours before
firemen were able to totally put it out. The number of
persons that escaped from the first level is unknown,
however four people were verified safe from the second
story. The facility was nearly entirely destroyed by the fire,
and the majority of the property and structure were beyond
restoration.

Firefighters found numerous victims inside the


building after putting out the fire. Seventy-two (72)
employees of the company were confirmed dead. Reports
indicated that the fire escape was difficult to open, which
made evacuation much harder. Significant numbers of
people and property were lost in this tragic incident. The
situation was made worse by the presence of chemicals,
and several workers were stranded since exits were
blocked. The incident emphasizes how crucial emergency
response plans, fire exits, and worker safety are.

You might also like