{
  "id": 17179937,
  "title": "Fuel spill nearly blinded me while working at Shell — Young Dee Group CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/fuel-spill-nearly-blinded-me-while-working-at-shell-young-dee-group",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T05:16:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/fuel-spill-nearly-blinded-me-while-working-at-shell-young-dee-group-ceo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Desmond Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Young Dee Group, recounted a harrowing incident from his past as a fuel attendant at Shell. During a time of fuel scarcity, an accident nearly blinded him while he was at work. Mr Darko explained that a trainee attendant, in a rush to complete their tasks, accidentally splashed V-Power fuel into his face while he was taking pump readings. He recounted having to wash his face for 20 to 30 minutes before his vision improved.\n\nThe accident served as a stark reminder of the health risks associated with working in the fuel industry. Mr Darko emphasized that prolonged exposure to petroleum products could lead to health challenges. He was promptly advised to seek medical attention the following day, which he did. Reflecting on his past, he noted that many workers in the filling station industry may not fully comprehend the dangers they face, especially when they lack proper guidance on workplace safety and the importance of seeking medical help after an accident.\n\nMr Darko’s story underscores the occupational hazards that workers in fuel stations often encounter. His experience serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the necessity of adhering to safety protocols and seeking immediate medical help in case of any exposure to hazardous substances. He expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal and acknowledged how little he and his colleagues knew about the health risks associated with their jobs at the time.",
  "summary": "Young Dee Group Chief Executive Officer Desmond Darko has recounted a frightening accident during his days as a fuel attendant at Shell, when petrol splashed into his eyes, leaving him struggling to see.",
  "key_points": [
    "Desmond Darko, Young Dee Group CEO, nearly blinded by fuel spill at Shell",
    "Trainee attendant accidentally splashed V-Power fuel into his face",
    "20 to 30 minutes of washing his face restored his vision"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The CEO's personal ordeal highlights a dangerous lack of safety awareness and medical guidance for fuel station workers facing serious occupational hazards during routine tasks.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}