Deadly Septic Tank Tragedy at CSB Mall Cirebon Ahead of Eid
Four technicians died in a septic tank at CSB Mall, Cirebon Super Blok. The victim's family wants the case to be thoroughly investigated.
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The day before Eid, four technicians died in septic tank in Cirebon Super Blok or CSB Mall< /a>, Cirebon City, West Java, Tuesday (9/4/2024). This tragedy left deep sorrow for the victim's family. They hope that the police will thoroughly investigate the case until something is clear.
The aroma of ketupat can also be smelled in a number of houses. The excitement of welcoming the Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijriah holiday was palpable.
However, this atmosphere of joy was not visible at the Forensic Body Cure Installation at the Gunung Jati Regional Hospital, Cirebon.
Also read: Police Investigate Case of Death of Four People in CSB Mall Septic Tank
The four victims were Tri Yunanto (40), Mohammad Masduki (43), Tohidin Andryana (35), and Fadli (32).
Tri and Masduki are residents of Harjamukti District, Cirebon City. Meanwhile, Tohidin and Fadli are from Plumbon and Kapetakan Districts, Cirebon Regency, respectively.
At around 13.00, Masduki was suddenly asked to come to work at CSB Mall. In fact, that day, he was on holiday.
Suprapto also asked his relative to stay. He even joked that the victim should drink coffee first.
"Hussh, I'm fasting," he said, imitating Masduki's answer.
Why hasn't the CSB stopped two people from entering (the septic tank) again? This needs to be revealed clearly, transparently, and communicated to the victims who is responsible.
However, Masduki's cell phone continued to ring. "What happened? I ask. He said, my friend entered a septic tank, was electrocuted and died there.
I asked, 'have you reported it to the police yet? "It should be reported," said Suprapto, imitating his conversation with the victim.
He also inquired about safety procedures while being in the septic tank. He urged the victim to ensure that there are safety equipment, such as shoes, to avoid electric shocks.
"What kind of protection do you want to use? "If it's water, it's mber,," said Suprapto, imitating Masduki's answer.
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The atmosphere in the parking lot of CSB Mall in Cirebon City, West Java, on Tuesday (9/4/2024). Four individuals are suspected to have died in the mall's septic tank.
Due to his rush, Masduki forgot to return the newly fixed AC remote. Suprapto sent messages and called the victim up to eight times from 2:53 PM to 5:05 PM.
However, there was absolutely no response. He then contacted Masduki's wife just before sunset.
"His wife said that Mas Kiki (Masduki) passed away. I said, 'don't joke around. He was just with me earlier. It was his friend who passed away, not him'," Suprapto stated.
He immediately left for the mortuary at RSD Gunung Jati. There, he discovered the bitter truth: Masduki is no longer alive.
Suprapto urged the police to thoroughly investigate the case. He considered that there was something odd about the incident.
Because, ideally, the management of CSB Mall should have contacted the authorities as soon as the victim was found in the septic tank, instead of calling another technician, namely Masduki and his colleague.
"Why didn't CSB stop two people from entering the septic tank again? This must be clearly revealed, transparently, and conveyed to the victims who is responsible," said Suprapto. His party also called on the police to immediately uncover the cause of the four deaths.
Going for Umrah
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According to him, the victim's condition was swollen. There was blood on his nose and his chest had turned blue.
According to him, the tragedy has left a deep sadness for the family, including the three children of the victim. However, the next day, they would have celebrated the day of victory, Eid al-Fitr.
“I was cooking lontong when I found out the news. "I went straight here (the mortuary), I stayed with the lontong," he said.
Supriyadi said that the victim had actually planned to resign as a technician at CSB Mall after Eid.
"He said he just wanted to do AC servicing. The results are also not bad. That was his late father's business, he just continued. "This year too, he and his wife want to perform Umrah," he said.
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The atmosphere around the mortuary at Gunung Jati Regional Hospital, Cirebon City, West Java, Tuesday (9/4/2024) evening. A number of people are waiting for news regarding the four bodies suspected of having died in the CSB Mall septic tank on Tuesday afternoon.
The Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of Cirebon City Police, Assistant Commissioner Anggi Eko Prasetyo, is still investigating the case of the four deaths in a septic tank at CSB Mall. Although the incident is suspected to have occurred around 11:00, the police only received the report around 14:00.
"However, according to information during the first evacuation, the same thing happened, which resulted in the victims being found lifeless," said Anggi. His team, together with firefighters and relevant agencies, immediately evacuated the victims.
Regarding indications of work accidents or negligence in operational procedures, they cannot confirm it yet. "We are still conducting an in-depth investigation, questioning witnesses, and gathering data. We are also still waiting for medical examination related to this matter," they said.
The authorities have examined more than five witnesses, including CSB Mall management and officials who evacuated the victims. "Certainly, all related parties, whoever they are, based on the information we obtain later, we will invite them for clarification. We are still investigating everything," Anggi said.
CSB Mall Manager Adwin Nugroho expressed deep condolences for the passing of the four mall technicians during their duty. His team is also conducting an internal investigation regarding the case with the assistance of several authorized parties.
"PT Karya Bersama Takarob (CSB Mall) is currently providing all assistance and support related to the management and assistance to the families of the victims until the burials are carried out and doing everything necessary to alleviate the burden of the families," he said in a written statement.
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The atmosphere around the mortuary at Gunung Jati Regional Hospital, Cirebon City, West Java, Tuesday (9/4/2024) evening. A number of people are waiting for news regarding the four bodies suspected of having died in the CSB Mall septic tank on Tuesday afternoon.
This incident serves as a reminder of the risks of danger in septic tanks. Moreover, similar incidents have occurred in several places. For example, in February 2013, five people died in a septic tank during the construction of the Manhattan Square high-rise building project on TB Simatupang street, Jakarta.
At that time, the victim allegedly lost his life after inhaling poisonous gas. Initially, the two victims admitted that they were weak and asked for help. Then, three more people came in to save them. However, the five victims ultimately died in the incident (Kompas, 14/2/2013).
Organica Biotech, a company that focuses on septic tank products, in the article "Septic Tanks: How We Can Stop Them from Turning into Lethal Gas Chambers" states that a number of gases are present in septic tanks. These gases are methane, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, and ammonia.
"The exposure to toxic gases for a long period of time can cause eye irritation, respiratory problems, coughing, loss of consciousness, and even death," the article stated. That is why septic tanks can claim lives. In India, 110 people were reported dead due to septic tank incidents in 2019.
The Indian government is attempting to anticipate the situation with a number of manual procedures related to septic tanks. For example, workers can only enter in emergency situations with strict security mechanisms. Even medical personnel and ambulances must be on standby around the site during the work.
The article also mentions expert advice to prevent septic tank issues caused by excessive waste. One of them is to consider using a biological approach to avoid gas poisoning. This process can decompose organic waste and is environmentally friendly.
Whatever it may be, the tragedy of the septic tank at CSB Mall has claimed four lives. The incident in the six meter deep hole has left a deep wound for the victim's families. They hope for a glimpse of hope in the pitch black hole.
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