OMH smelter complex sustains minimal damage

PETALING JAYA: OM Holdings Ltd’s (OMH) smelter complex in Sarawak has sustained minimal damage following the overflow of molten material from casting moulds.

In a statement, the company said the incident occurred at one of its plant’s manganese alloys workshops.

“On contact with water, this caused a localised blast of pressurised steam.

“Emergency response protocols were immediately activated and all personnel within the affected area were safely evacuated to the designated safety zones. There were no injuries reported.”

OMH said the isolated incident was contained within half an hour.

“The furnace workshop sustained minimal damage, and adjacent furnaces sustained no damage. Operations are anticipated to resume with minimal disruptions.”