In a shocking incidenton Saturday, a boiler explosion at the Gaj Kesari Steel Mill in the MIDC areaof Jalna, Maharashtra, left 22 workers injured. According to reports from thepolice and PTI, the explosion occurred around midday, causing molten iron tospill onto the workers present at the site. The situation is dire, withSuperintendent of Police Ajay Kumar Bansal confirming that three of the injuredworkers are in critical condition and have been transferred to a privatehospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for urgent medical attention.
The Gaj Kesari SteelMill specializes in producing steel bars from scrap material. The explosion notonly caused severe injuries but also raised concerns about workplace safetyprotocols within the factory. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the blast wasloud and sudden, leading to chaos as workers attempted to escape the hazardousenvironment. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene to assistthose affected and to manage the aftermath of the explosion.
As the investigationunfolds, police officials are actively recording statements from the injuredworkers to gather more details about the incident. An additional official hasconfirmed that legal proceedings are being initiated against the factory owner,signaling a serious inquiry into the circumstances that led to this tragicevent. The focus of the investigation will likely include examining safetymeasures, equipment maintenance, and compliance with industry regulations.
The injured workers arecurrently receiving treatment for their injuries, with medical professionalsclosely monitoring the condition of those in critical care. The local communityis rallying around the victims, expressing concern and solidarity with theaffected families. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about workersafety in industrial settings, particularly in factories dealing with hazardousmaterials.
