A welding accident occurred in the hotel

A major fire accident occurred in the hotel, killing 10 people. The direct cause of the accident was the illegal operation of unlicensed welders at the KTV renovation site.

Accident process:
Construction workers used electric welding to cut iron handrails during KTV renovation and demolition operations. High-temperature welding slag splashed onto flammable materials such as sofas piled in the hall, quickly causing open flames. There was no fire-fighting equipment on site, nor was there a special person to monitor. The fire spread to the entire floor in a short time.

Key violations:

The operator did not obtain a special operation operation certificate
The fire approval procedures were not handled
The combustible materials on site were not cleared
The business premises illegally carried out open fire operations
Accident consequences:
• Direct economic losses of 27 million yuan were caused
• 26 responsible persons were held criminally responsible
• The company involved had its business license revoked