Worker scalded by hot oil at biodiesel facility in Hong Kong

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Oscar LiuFebruary 8, 2026 at 03:59 AM

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A 33-year-old worker, surnamed Tsang, was injured at the ASB Biodiesel facility in Hong Kong's Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 1:23 am at the facility located at 22 Chun Wang Street. Tsang, an employee of ASB Biodiesel, which converts waste cooking oil and animal fat into biodiesel, was reportedly splashed with hot oil while working. A colleague witnessed the accident and alerted the police. Tsang sustained burns to his left hand, abdomen, and leg and was transported to Tseung Kwan O Hospital for treatment. A preliminary police investigation suggests the incident was accidental.

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Chun Wang Street 40% Tseung Kwan O Hospital 50% Tseung Kwan O ×260% Shanghai Partner Energy Group 60% Tsang ×270% ASB Biodiesel ×280% Hong Kong ×290%

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Hong Kong

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