Question

What was the main cause of this tragedy?

Options

• The factory was located in an isolated area

• The company exported tested and good technology to the f ndian plant

• Trained and knowledgeable staff

• Safety checks were less frequent due to shortage of staff

Answer 1

Safety checks were less frequent due to shortage of staff.

Explanation:

UCIL was a pesticide facility that produced carbaryl utilising Methyl Isocyanate (MIC). MIC is a highly poisonous substance that poses a severe risk to human health. The Indian government accused UCIL of violating safety laws and neglecting to carry out routine maintenance and safety measures. The plant's safety measures for the extremely poisonous MIC were not in operation during the buildup to the leak.