At least six workers of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd, also known as Vizag Steel Plant, were killed on Monday after molten iron spilled on them, according to officials. The tragic incident occurred in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Details of the Incident
According to information shared with Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav by Visakhapatnam district health officials, as of 6:30 PM on Monday, the bodies of four out of the six deceased had been brought to the steel plant's general hospital. An official press release stated, 'A total of six casualties reported to the steel plant's general hospital.' Rescue operations were underway, with an official telling PTI, 'We are undertaking rescue operations.'
Official Response
A press release from the office of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed that multiple workers were killed in the industrial accident. Naidu expressed deep anguish over the deaths and directed all departments to coordinate efforts to extend help to the affected families.
Cause of the Accident
According to police, the molten iron spilled while being moved in a bucket by a crane. The molten iron was extremely hot, at approximately 1,600 degrees Celsius, leading to fatal injuries for the workers.
This incident highlights the critical importance of worker safety in industrial settings. Authorities are continuing rescue and relief operations, and further investigations are expected to determine the exact cause of the spill.
