Reports of 'loud bang' as man suffers burns in 'chemical exposure incident' at Colwick Industrial Estate
An investigation is underway after a man suffered burns in a 'chemical exposure' incident at a gas cylinder manufacturing site at Colwick Industrial Estate. Witnesses reported hearing a 'loud bang' as the emergency services - including a team from the air ambulance - were called to the incident at Luxfer Gas Cylinders, based off Private Road 2.
A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said the incident was reported as an "individual chemical exposure" incident (ICE). A man was treated at the scene by paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance Service after suffering burns from a hydrogen cylinder during the incident, which took place on Thursday, January 23, at 12.19pm.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment. A spokesperson for the fire service said: "Firefighters from Stockhill, West Bridgford and London Road Fire Station attended an incident on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 12.19pm.
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"The incident, which happened at Luxfer Gas Cyclinders Ltd, Colwick, was reported as an Individual Chemical Exposure (ICE) and fire crews on scene were there to assist other agencies. Sadly a male suffered burns from a hydrogen cylinder and was treated on scene by a team from the air ambulance."
A team from the air ambulance arrived at the scene in a 4X4, rather than by helicopter, it has been confirmed.
Mark Lawday, vice president and general manager of Luxfer Gas Cylinders, explained that an internal investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances of the incident.
Mr Lawday said: "We can confirm that emergency personnel attended our Colwick site on Thursday 23rd January. Colleague and public safety are our biggest priorities at Luxfer Gas Cylinders, and we are currently undergoing an internal investigation to understand the circumstances around this and to ensure the continued safety of our valued team and the site.
"We extend our thanks to those who provided support on the day."
A spokesperson for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said that Nottinghamshire Police notified the regulator about the incident and that it is currently awaiting further information.
As of Wednesday, January 29, the incident had not yet been reported to HSE via RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations). According to the HSE website, RIDDOR is the law that requires employers and other people in charge of work premises to report and keep record of all work-related fatalities and injuries, diagnosed cases of reportable occupational diseases, and certain dangerous occurrences, such as incidents with the potential to cause harm.
The purpose of RIDDOR is to inform the relevant enforcing authority that a work-related accident or incident has happened. This is so either HSE or the local authority can respond to ensure compliance with health and safety law.