Six workers hurt in Płock refinery explosion

On Wednesday, oil producer PKN Orlen released news regarding an explosion in their Płock refinery. It appears that six workers were affected in the mishap. There is no threat to life, although all six have been treated in a Płock hospital. Two workers have already left care, while two others should leave soon as well. The most severely hurt workers suffered burns and will remain under the watchful eye of the doctors. An investigation will take place to examine what led to the accident. Allegedly, the cause of the accident was an out of control gas ignition during the restart of the Olefin II plant, responsible for propylene and ethylene production.