Two Workers Killed in Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Two workers, Ilya Chechulin and Yakir Kushvili, were killed in an explosion at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat. Chechulin died yesterday, and Kushvili died this morning after being evacuated to Soroka Hospital. A third worker was seriously injured. The explosion is believed to have been caused by a technical failure during the unloading of NF3 gas. Intel expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the investigation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two workers, Ilya Chechulin and Yakir Kushvili, died in an explosion at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat.
- A third worker was seriously injured in the blast and taken to Soroka Hospital.
- The explosion likely resulted from a technical failure during the unloading of eight tons of NF3 gas.
- The incident occurred while gas was being unloaded from two trucks at the factory.
- Intel expressed sorrow over the deaths and is cooperating with the official investigation.
Two workers, Ilya Chechulin, 49, of Beersheba, and Yakir Kushvili, also a resident of the city, were killed in a fatal explosion at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat. Chechulin died of his wounds this morning at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, where he was evacuated after the blast with severe injuries. Kushvili's death was confirmed yesterday. A third worker was seriously injured in the incident and was also taken to Soroka Hospital.
The explosion apparently resulted from a technical malfunction involving a tank containing eight tons of NF3 gas. Investigators suspect that pressure built up after the tank's neck detached, leading to the explosion. The incident occurred during the unloading of gas from two trucks at the factory; the explosion happened while the second truck was being unloaded.
The Mayor of Beersheba, Rubik Danilovich, eulogized the two deceased residents on X, expressing the city's grief and offering condolences to their families. A friend of Kushvili, Noam Bergman, posted a heartfelt farewell on a memorial page, remembering Kushvili's smile and kind heart.
Intel issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the deaths of the two employees and wishing the injured worker a full recovery. The company stated it is fully cooperating with the authorities investigating the incident and will continue to support the families and all those affected.
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