On Tuesday, a boiler explosion at a steel melting unit in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate at Gummidipoondi in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, resulted in the death of a migrant worker and injured four others. The deceased, identified as Ravi, was from a northern state and died instantly when the boiler exploded during working hours. Four fellow workers suffered severe burn injuries and were rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, where their condition is reported to be critical.
The explosion occurred suddenly while employees were carrying out routine operations, triggering a massive fire that sent flames and thick smoke billowing across the industrial premises. Fire and Rescue Services personnel were immediately alerted and battled the blaze for nearly an hour before bringing it under control. Police also reached the spot and cordoned off the area to facilitate rescue and firefighting operations.
The exact cause of the boiler explosion has not yet been determined, and a detailed investigation has been launched to ascertain whether the accident was caused by a technical malfunction, equipment failure, or any violation of industrial safety norms. Officials will examine whether the boiler had undergone mandatory maintenance and safety inspections. This accident has raised concerns over industrial safety in Tiruvallur district, which houses one of Tamil Nadu’s largest manufacturing clusters.
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📰 Source: Mangalorean News