The gas from rotting fish offal created a life-threatening emergency for four ship workers who were rushed to hospital after they were doused in the contents.…
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Worked on a boat years ago, that fish offal smell is rank but never thought it could straight up gas you. Hope the crew's alright.
been there. It's no joke when the gases build up in a hold. Can knock you out quick.
Bet it's some chemical reaction from all the crap they dump in the harbour. Wouldn't trust anything at Port Lyttelton.
nah, pretty sure the port has a history of dodgy practices. Not surprised.
That's terrifying, imagine just doing your job and then nearly dying from rotten fish fumes. Safety standards much?
ffs, this is why I never eat seafood. Imagine breathing in that shit.
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lol cope, bet you still eat fish and chips every Friday.
Poor buggers. Glad they made it to hospital in time. Could have been way worse.
Exactly! WorkSafe needs to pull their finger out and investigate.
Typical, companies skimp on safety and workers pay the price. Hope they sue the bastards.
Bloody hell, just another day in NZ's fishing industry. They need better ventilation on those boats.
right, it could have been a whole tragedy.
Rotten fish gas? Sounds like something out of a horror movie. glad everyone survived.
this is why we need stronger workplace health and safety laws. total bs that this can happen.
they won't though. Companies always get away with it
Can't believe I'm reading this over my morning coffee. Frightening stuff.
