Odisha – An explosion at the Jindal Steel and Power plant in Angul on Monday evening rocked the site, sending shivers down the spine of its workers. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM when a blast from the blast furnace of the steel plant shivered the air.
In a press release, plant officials confirmed that there were no injuries and stated that the cause of the explosion is yet to be determined. Further updates are expected as more details emerge from the ongoing inquiry.
The statement said, “This evening a brief incident happened in our blast furnace. Emergency protocols were immediately acted to ensure safety of people and the facilities. There is no injury to anyone and situation is fully under control.” reported Deccan Herald
Jindal Steel and Power, a key player in the steel industry, has a lot of interest in Angul. Among them, that at Angul lies one of its key manufacturing units. This incident is just one in an unabated chain of industrial accidents pointing out the risks accompanying such massive-scale production sites. On the contrary, the quick action has given a sense of relief to the local people and the plant’s workforce.
The reason behind the mishap can be ascertained only after the expert team submits its report, said reports.