Control system failure caused phosphine leak
- Event Year
- 2011
- Reliability
- Confirmed
- Country
- India
- Industry
- Chemical
Description
The chemical reaction control system failed. As a result, there was a leak of phosphine gas. Three people died and over two dozen people were sickened by the gas.
Impact
The phosphine gas leak caused the death of 3 people and sickened over two dozen others. The incident is being investigated.