Steam pipe bursts during inspection at Tata Steel Plant

When hot water dropped on some labourers and engineers who were inspecting the blast furnace, they were hurt.Around 1 pm on Tuesday, one of the steam pipes of the 300 megawatt coal-fired power plant owned by Tata Steel that is located in the Meramandali neighbourhood of Odisha’s Dhenkanal exploded owing to a leak, injuring at least 19 workers, five of whom are in serious condition.During an inspection, a steam pipe ruptured as a result of a gas leak, causing the event. When hot water dropped on some labourers and engineers who were inspecting the blast furnace, they were hurt.

The injured were taken to Cuttack for additional treatment after being transported right away to the Occupational Health Centre inside Tata Steel’s facility, according to a press release.”We are conducting our own internal inquiry while collaborating closely with the appropriate authorities. Safety is still our first priority, and we’re committed to using this experience to grow. More information will be provided as it becomes available, according to a statement released by Tata Steel.