Raipur, Jul 8 (PTI) At least 12 workers were injured
after a ladle containing hot molten steel, being operated by a
crane, fell down and caused an explosion at a steel plant in
Raipur district, police said on Wednesday.
The incident took place on Tuesday at the Indian Ispat
Company in Ravabhata area under Khamtarai police station
limits, Raipur Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Yadav told
PTI.
Based on a complaint by an injured worker, the police
registered an FIR against the crane operator, Krishna Rai, and
the factory owner, he said.
According to the complainant, Rai was operating the
ladle through a crane for shifting hot molten steel from the
blast furnace to a continuous casting machine.
Suddenly, the cable snapped and the ladle fell on the
ground causing an explosion, Yadav said.
Due to the blast, the hot molten steel spread on the
ground, causing burn injuries to workers, including Rai, who
were present in the vicinity, he said quoting the complaint.
Four workers received serious burn injuries, he said.
All the injured workers were admitted to a hospital,
the official said, adding that they were reported to be out of
danger.
The complainant alleged that the incident took place
due to the negligence of Rai in operating the crane and the
factory owner for ignoring maintenance of the machinery in the
unit, Yadav said.
A case was registered against Rai and the factory
owner under Indian Penal Code Sections 287 (negligent conduct
with respect to machinery), 337 (causing hurt by act
endangering life or personal safety of others) and 34 (common
intention), he said.
No arrest has been made so far, the official said,
adding that a probe is underway. PTI TKP
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Raipur 12 workers injured after molten steel falls in factory
