Multiple outlets report that workers die after molten metal falls/spills at Vizag Steel Plant (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Police and officials say molten iron or liquid steel is extremely hot (around 1,600 degrees Celsius) and that the incident occurs while molten metal is being moved—described as being carried in a bucket by a crane. One report adds that a ladle carrying liquid steel explodes, followed by a blast at a unit. In the immediate aftermath, officials recover multiple bodies and conduct rescue operations, with the death toll reported as rising across updates. One outlet initially reports at least five deaths; later reporting cites higher totals, including deaths reaching 8 and, in a separate update, 10. NDTV also reports administrative action after a series of accidents at the plant, including suspension of 15 employees and transfer of 19. The Chief Minister’s office statement says multiple workers are killed and directs coordinated response to provide help. The exact sequence of events and final casualty figures are reported differently across outlets as rescue and verification continue.
Workers killed after molten metal spill at Vizag Steel Plant
Multiple outlets report that workers die after molten metal falls/spills at Vizag Steel Plant (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Police and officials say molten iron or liqu...
- Molten iron/liquid steel spills or falls on workers at Vizag Steel Plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Officials and police state the molten metal is extremely hot, reported at about 1,600°C.
- Reports describe the molten metal being moved in a bucket by a crane; one account also mentions a ladle explosion and a blast.
- Officials recover bodies and continue rescue operations; reported death toll increases from initial counts (five to later figures such as 8/10).
- NDTV reports 15 employees are suspended and 19 are transferred following accidents at the plant, and the Chief Minister directs departments to coordinate relief.
Vizag Steel Plant suspends 15 and transfers 19 after fatal molten metal accident.
2 months agoA blast was reported at one of the units after a ladle carrying liquid steel exploded.
2 months agoAccording to the police, molten iron spilt while being moved in a bucket by a crane.
2 months agoOfficials have recovered five bodies and are conducting rescue operations, indicating the death toll could increase.
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