A worker from the Empresa de Construcciones Ingenieras No. 6 (Ecoing-6) identified as Raymundo Narciso Sarría, was the fatal victim of an accident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the Cementos Cienfuegos S.A. factory. A report from the state-run newspaper Granma indicates that the man died due to a spill of materials in one of the factory's hoppers.
Sarría, aged 61, was an electrician, according to Telecentro Perlavisión. The outlet also reported that Dionel Figueroa Calunga is in extremely critical condition with burns covering 70 percent of his body.
Another worker, Francisco Díaz Urquiza, is in very serious condition, while Hermes Rojas Campos is reported to be in serious condition. Carlos Aguilar Sabina and Alexei Aguilar Valdés are listed as less severely injured, according to the newspaper.
The victims of this accident are receiving treatment in the Burn Unit at the Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima Provincial Hospital.
The causes of the accident at Cementos Cienfuegos S.A. are currently under investigation by the authorities.
Details Surrounding the Cienfuegos Cement Factory Accident
The following section provides answers to common questions regarding the tragic accident at the Cementos Cienfuegos S.A. factory.
Who was the victim in the Cienfuegos factory explosion?
The victim was Raymundo Narciso Sarría, a 61-year-old electrician working for Ecoing-6.
What caused the fatal accident at the Cienfuegos Cement Factory?
The accident was caused by a spill of materials in one of the hoppers at the factory. The exact causes are still under investigation.
Who are the other workers affected by the explosion?
Dionel Figueroa Calunga is in extremely critical condition, Francisco Díaz Urquiza is very serious, Hermes Rojas Campos is serious, and Carlos Aguilar Sabina and Alexei Aguilar Valdés are less severely injured.