A serious industrial accident occurred at Bokaro Steel Plant on Sunday when a fire broke out in the Steel Melting Shop-2 (SMS-2), injured four contract workers. The fire was sparked after the rope of a crane carrying hot metal snapped, causing molten metal to spill and ignite a blaze.
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The injured have been identified as Brajesh Mahtha, Omprakash Mahli, Praveen Kumar and Ranjit Mahtha, all working under Mahabir Construction Company. Ranjit sustained over 90% burns, while Brajesh and Omprakash suffered around 60% burn injuries, and Praveen about 45%. All four were first taken to the plant’s medical unit and later referred to Bokaro General Hospital due to their critical condition.
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Repeat of June Incident
This is not the first time such an accident has occurred at the plant. In June this year, a similar incident at SMS-2 had injured five workers. The back-to-back mishaps have raised serious questions over safety standards and preventive maintenance practices inside the plant.
Although an official statement from the plant management is still awaited, sources confirmed that an internal inquiry has been initiated. Labour unions and workers’ representatives have demanded strict compliance with safety protocols, citing repeated accidents that have endangered workers’ lives.
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