Two senior officials of Bokaro Steel Plant, a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), were suspended following a blast furnace accident that left a worker severely injured. Acting in-charge Director Alok Verma ordered the suspension of GM (Blast Furnace & DSO) Dhananjay Kumar and GM (Operation) Shyam Sundar on 30th August, 2025, Saturday, holding them responsible for lapses in safety oversight. The accident took place late on 29th August 2025 at the cast house of Blast Furnace-5. Binay Kumar, a contract worker engaged under Atul Construction Company, fell into a slag drain after losing balance during work. The unskilled worker sustained serious burn injuries and was rushed for treatment. His condition remained critical.
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Director Said, No Safety Lapses will be Tolerated
The suspension order has sent shockwaves across the plant. Director Verma conveyed a firm message that no negligence in safety matters will be tolerated. Sources said the move is aimed at setting an example for strict accountability within the plant, which has witnessed safety-related concerns in the past. The incident has also reignited debates around the use of unskilled contract workers in hazardous operations at steel plants. Labour unions and local representatives have long raised concerns over inadequate training, safety gear, and welfare facilities provided to contract employees.
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