Chemical Spill at Alcoa’s Pinjarra Refinery in Western Australia Results in Injuries

Incident Overview

On Tuesday, 14 November 2023, a chemical spill at Alcoa’s Pinjarra refinery in Western Australia resulted in five workers requiring medical attention. Two of the injured workers were hospitalized with chemical burns sustained during the incident.

Emergency services responded to the site at approximately 4:00 pm local time. WorkSafe WA, the state workplace safety regulator, was notified and has commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the spill.

Emergency services responded to the site at approximately 4:00 pm local time. WorkSafe WA, the state workplace safety regulator, was notified and has commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the spill.

WorkSafe WA has commenced an investigation into the chemical spill. The investigation will examine the circumstances leading to the spill, the adequacy of containment and emergency response procedures, and compliance with workplace health and safety obligations.

WorkSafe WA is investigating this incident and welcomes information from workers, contractors or witnesses present at Alcoa’s Pinjarra refinery on 14 November 2023. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact WorkSafe WA on 1300 307 877 or submit a report via worksafe.wa.gov.au.

In Summary

WorkSafe WA is investigating this incident and welcomes information from workers, contractors or witnesses present at Alcoa’s Pinjarra refinery on 14 November 2023. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact WorkSafe WA on 1300 307 877 or submit a report via worksafe.wa.gov.au.