Six workers killed, 17 injured in boiler blast at thermal power plant in Tamil Nadu’s Neyveli
4 years, 6 months ago

Six workers killed, 17 injured in boiler blast at thermal power plant in Tamil Nadu’s Neyveli

The Hindu  

Six workers were killed and 17 injured — 11 of them critically — after a boiler exploded in Unit V of the thermal power station-II of the NLC India Ltd. in Neyveli on Wednesday. The explosion caused injuries to the NLCIL maintenance team comprising one executive, two supervisors, three non-executive employees and 17 contract workmen,” the NLCIL said in a statement. Tension prevailed after relatives of the six contract workmen staged a demonstration in front of Thermal Power Station-II, blaming the management for negligence. Unit head suspended NLCIL has suspended A. Kothandam, Chief General Manager and Unit Head of Thermal Power Station-II, for alleged failure to ensure safety at Unit V. According to an NLCIL official, “The unit head of TPS-II has been suspended pending enquiry by the management.

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Boiler explosion in Samastipur factory: One dead, eight injured, factory walls reduced to rubble
1 day ago

Boiler explosion in Samastipur factory: One dead, eight injured, factory walls reduced to rubble

India TV News  

A major accident occurred in Samastipur after a boiler explosion at an aluminum factory in the Vaini police station area. The explosion claimed the life of one worker and left eight others injured. Factory walls reduced to rubble Videos from the site reveal the devastating aftermath, with the area around the boiler reduced to rubble. Previous incidents raise safety concerns …

Six injured in explosion at steel plant in Tirupati district
2 weeks ago

Six injured in explosion at steel plant in Tirupati district

India Today  

Six people were injured in an explosion at the MS Agarwal Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district on Wednesday night. The blast, which was accompanied by a loud noise, sent shockwaves through the surrounding villages, causing widespread panic among residents. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a massive fireball erupt from the plant, followed by a series of smaller explosions. The incident …

Factory worker dies of boiler explosion, negligence case filed
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Factory worker dies of boiler explosion, negligence case filed

Hindustan Times  

Officials of a factory were booked on Sunday for negligence after a worker died and two others got severely injured due to explosion in a dying machine boiler in Sector 37 last month. Factory worker dies of boiler explosion, negligence case filed Police said that boiling water mixed with chemicals fell on the three workers due to the explosion on …

Four injured in another fire accident at pharmaceutical factory in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Four injured in another fire accident at pharmaceutical factory in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district

India TV News  

In a second industrial accident in Anakapalli district within a week, a fire broke out early Friday morning at a pharmaceutical factory in Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City, seriously injuring four workers. CM Naidu asks state Home Minister to visit the victims Meanwhile, in response to the accident, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu contacted officials to inquire about the situation and …

1 killed, 2 injured in factory blast in Andhra Pradesh
5 months, 4 weeks ago

1 killed, 2 injured in factory blast in Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad One worker was killed and two others were injured after a reactor in a chemical factory exploded in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district, on Wednesday morning, the police said. The incident took place at Vasanth Chemicals which manufactures products used as intermediaries in the pharmaceutical industry. State home minister Vangalapudi Anitha called up Anakapalli district collector Vijay Krishnan and enquired …

Contract worker dies in reactor explosion at chemical factory in Atchutapuram SEZ
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Contract worker dies in reactor explosion at chemical factory in Atchutapuram SEZ

The Hindu  

A contract worker died in an explosion that occurred in a reactor at Vasant Chemicals in Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone of Anakapalli district on July 17 morning. Anakapalli Collector Vijaya Krishnan said an explosion occurred in the Halar Coated Autoclave Reactor during the processing of 3TDA, an aromatic organic compound, in the Production Block VI of Vasant Chemicals at around …

Four workers killed in blast at fireworks unit near Sattur in Tamil Nadu
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Four workers killed in blast at fireworks unit near Sattur in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Four workers were killed and one injured in a fire accident at Guru Star fireworks unit in Banthuvarpatti near Sattur on June 29 morning. Sattur Taluk police have booked the unit’s licence-holder, Sahadevan, under different Sections of the Indian Penal Code, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and provisions of the Indian Explosives Act. Four special teams were formed …

Massive fire in Dombivli after boiler blast in factory: 5 dead, 56 injured
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Massive fire in Dombivli after boiler blast in factory: 5 dead, 56 injured

Hindustan Times  

At least five were killed and 56 severely injured after a major fire broke out in the industrial area of Dombivli after a boiler blasted at the Amber Chemical Company on Thursday. A huge boiler blast took place in the MIDC area, Phase II in Dombivli, Maharashtra. Yasin Tadvi, chief of the disaster management cell of the Thane civic body, …

Two killed, 25 injured in boiler blast in Haryana’s Sonipat; probe on
8 months ago

Two killed, 25 injured in boiler blast in Haryana’s Sonipat; probe on

The Hindu  

Two people were killed and 25 others were injured in a boiler blast at a factory in Haryana’s Sonipat, police said on May 16. The police said that 25 people were injured in the boiler blast and an adjoining building also got damaged. We have sought help from the National Disaster Response Force to assist in the operations,” Sonipat’s Deputy …

Blast at a fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi
8 months ago

Blast at a fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi

The Hindu  

Ten workers, including six women, were killed in an explosion at a fireworks unit in Sivakasi on May 9, and 13 persons sustained injuries, according to police. The workers were manufacturing fireworks at Sudarshan Fireworks unit in Sengamalapatti around 2.15 p.m. when the blast occurred. S. Saravanan of Sivakasi is the licence-holder for the unit, and one Muthukrishnan is suspected …

Three workers injured in fire at industrial unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district
1 year, 6 months ago

Three workers injured in fire at industrial unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district

The Hindu  

Three workers were injured after a "major" fire broke out at an industrial unit in Maharashtra's Palghar district, fire department officials said on July 4. The blaze erupted at around 9.30 p.m. on July 3 in the Tarapur unit of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation in suburban Boisar, Fire Officer Vaibhav Tandel told PTI. Some storage tanks containing light-density oil …

Two Burn Victims In ICU Following Steam Leak At Tata Steel Dhenkanal Power Plant
1 year, 7 months ago

Two Burn Victims In ICU Following Steam Leak At Tata Steel Dhenkanal Power Plant

ABP News  

New Delhi: A day after 19 workers sustained burn injuries following an industrial accident at a Tata Steel Ltd plant in Odisha's Meramandali, the company said that among all the burn victims, two are in intensive care under the vigilant watch of medical professionals, including a team from Tata Steel. "Of the 18 burn victims admitted to a private hospital …

9 killed in explosion in TN firecracker factory
1 year, 9 months ago

9 killed in explosion in TN firecracker factory

Hindustan Times  

Nine people were killed and 18 were injured in an explosion in a firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram district on Wednesday afternoon, police said. Police said while only seven to 10 people were allowed to work at the premises, the unit had employed more than 27 people. Police said a first information report has been registered and the unit’s …

Maharashtra: Six workers injured in explosion at steel plant in Jalna
2 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra: Six workers injured in explosion at steel plant in Jalna

India TV News  

Highlights Three of them were in critical condition A boiler exploded and hot molten iron fell on workers at Geetai Steel Company Four injured workers were admitted to a private hospital while two were shifted to Aurangabad Maharashtra: At least six workers were injured after a boiler exploded at a steel rod manufacturing plant in central Maharashtra's Jalna district on …

Seven workers injured in fire mishap at Jeedimetla
2 years, 4 months ago

Seven workers injured in fire mishap at Jeedimetla

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Seven workers suffered burns following a major fire in Sridhara Laboratories Private Limited at Jeedimetla on Monday. The fire broke out after a chemical reactor containing flammable solvents reacted with a blast condenser that was close by, V. Subash Reddy, Jeedimetla station fire officer said. The seven workers suffered burns due to the fire flash from the blast condenser …

9 killed, 19 injured in boiler explosion at factory in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur
2 years, 7 months ago

9 killed, 19 injured in boiler explosion at factory in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur

The Hindu  

Nine workers were killed and 19 injured when a boiler exploded in a factory in Hapur district of western Uttar Pradesh, some 90 km from Delhi, on Saturday afternoon, officials said. District Magistrate Medha Roopam said that nine people had died and the 19 injured were undergoing treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed …

12 killed in boiler blast at chemical factory in UP's Hapur, 20 injured
2 years, 7 months ago

12 killed in boiler blast at chemical factory in UP's Hapur, 20 injured

India Today  

As many as 12 people have died and 20 others have been injured after a boiler exploded at a chemical factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district on Saturday, June 4. “The chief minister has directed district administration officers to go to the spot and oversee rescue and relief measures and extend all possible help to the victims and their families,” …

India factory fire kills 6, hospitalizes 13 with burns
2 years, 9 months ago

India factory fire kills 6, hospitalizes 13 with burns

Associated Press  

HYDERABAD, India — Fire raged through a pharmaceutical factory after an explosion in southern India, killing at least six workers on night shift and burning 13 others, police said Thursday. The fire broke out due to a chemical reactor leaking monomethyl nitric acid — used for manufacturing several types of polymers — which caused an explosion on Wednesday night, Police …

Andhra Pradesh: Six killed, 12 injured in fire mishap at chemical factory
2 years, 9 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Six killed, 12 injured in fire mishap at chemical factory

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: At least six persons were killed and 12 others grievously injured when a reactor at Porus Laboratories Private Limited exploded. The explosion took place when factory workers were adding 350 kg of mono methyl amine gas to 1,500 kg phthalic anhydride in a 3 KL capacity reactor. The firm maintained fire safety norms and kept five lakh litres of …

Factory boiler blast kills 6 in eastern India, injures 6
3 years ago

Factory boiler blast kills 6 in eastern India, injures 6

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A factory boiler exploded in …

Bihar: 7 Dead, Several Injured in Boiler Blast in Muzaffarpur; PM Modi Announces Ex-gratia
3 years ago

Bihar: 7 Dead, Several Injured in Boiler Blast in Muzaffarpur; PM Modi Announces Ex-gratia

News 18  

Seven persons were killed and many were injured when a boiler explosion inside a factory here brought the structure down and left many buildings in the vicinity severely damaged, a top official said. District Magistrate, Muzaffarpur, Pranay Kumar said the boiler blast took place around 9.30 am inside a unit at Bela industrial area that manufactured noodles and other snacks. …

Tamil Nadu boiler blast: Four killed, 10 injured at Cuddalore chemical plant; rescue ops underway
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu boiler blast: Four killed, 10 injured at Cuddalore chemical plant; rescue ops underway

Firstpost  

The injured were rushed to the Cuddalore Government Hospital and are undergoing treatment. Labour minister CV Ganesan said an enquiry would be ordered into the incident Cuddalore: Four workers including a woman were killed and 10 injured on Thursday due to release of ammonia after a boiler exploded in a chemcial plant, the government said. ‘Ammonia gas got released following …

Neyveli boiler blast: Six dead, 17 injured in explosion at thermal plant in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district
4 years, 6 months ago

Neyveli boiler blast: Six dead, 17 injured in explosion at thermal plant in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district

Firstpost  

The Neyveli Lignite Corporation fire-fighters have been engaged in the rescue operations and the district administration’s rescue teams have also reached the spot. At least six people were killed and 17 left injured after a boiler exploded on Wednesday at Neyveli Thermal Power Station in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district. Tamil Nadu: Explosion at a boiler in stage -2 of the …

Tamil Nadu: At least 7 injured in explosion at NLC Plant in Cuddalore
4 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu: At least 7 injured in explosion at NLC Plant in Cuddalore

Op India  

At least seven people were injured after a blast in a boiler at the thermal power station II of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited in Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu earlier in the day. Tamil Nadu: At least 7 persons have been injured after blast in a boiler at Neyveli Lignite corporation Ltd in Cuddalore district, earlier today. Styrene Gas Leak …

Boiler blast at NLC thermal power station in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore
4 years, 8 months ago

Boiler blast at NLC thermal power station in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore

India TV News  

At least seven workers were injured in a boiler blast at NLC India Limited's thermal power station II in Neyveli in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore. NLC India Limited's relief and rescue teams were rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control. Earlier today, gas leakage at a chemical plant in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam claimed 10 lives, including a child. …

Boiler explosion at thermal power plant unit in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore, 8 injured
4 years, 8 months ago

Boiler explosion at thermal power plant unit in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore, 8 injured

India Today  

A boiler at an NLC India thermal power plant exploded in Tamil Nadu’s Neyveli on Thursday causing serious burn injuries to eight contract workers, who have been hospitalised. The mishap occurred at the sixth unit of the Thermal Power Station-II, in the evening and two workers sustained serious burn injuries, an NLC official said. On preliminary assessment at the health …

2 dead, 10 injured in boiler blast in Gujarat chemical factory
5 years ago

2 dead, 10 injured in boiler blast in Gujarat chemical factory

India TV News  

Two persons were killed and ten injured in a boiler explosion in a chemical factory in Sterling SEZ in Gujarat's Bharuch district on Monday, police said. The blast took place in PI Industries Limited factory, which manufactures the base for fertilisers, situated in Sarod village of Jambusar taluka in Bharuch, said an official from Vedaj police station. Ten people are …

Rajasthan: 15 injured as boiler explodes at Birla Cement plant in Chittorgarh
5 years, 3 months ago

Rajasthan: 15 injured as boiler explodes at Birla Cement plant in Chittorgarh

India Today  

At least 15 people were left injured after a boiler exploded at a Birla Cement plant in Chittorgarh district's Chanderiya on Sunday. Newly appointed Chittorgarh District Collector Chetan Ram Deora along with Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Chandrabhan Singh Aakya and city council chairman Sandeep Sharma visited the hospital to enquire about the condition and treatment of the injured. Rajasthan: 15 …

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