A maintenance worker lost consciousness in a nitrogen-filled room at a Luleå industrial facility. The incident occurred on September 5 at Betongvägen in northern Sweden.
The employee suffered oxygen deprivation and sustained facial and arm burns. A colleague who rushed to help also suffered eye injuries from metal particles swirling in the gas-filled space.
The injured worker experienced minor vision impairment and required one month of sick leave following the accident, according to the court documents.
Luleå Kraft company has been fined 300,000 Swedish kronor for workplace safety violations. Prosecutors found the company acted negligently in the gas leak incident.
This case highlights ongoing workplace safety challenges in Sweden's industrial sector, particularly around hazardous material handling. The substantial fine reflects the seriousness of the safety failure that put multiple workers at risk.