Overview
An accidental steam leak at Tata Steel’s Meramandali plant in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district resulted in injuries to several workers and engineers. The incident occurred during inspection work at the plant around 1 PM on Tuesday, leading to the hospitalization of 18 individuals. While two individuals remain in intensive care, the others are in stable condition, receiving medical attention.
Details of the Incident
The steam leak incident affected workers and engineers present at the plant during the time of the inspection. As a result, 18 individuals sustained burn injuries and were promptly transferred to a private hospital in Cuttack for treatment. Of these, two individuals are currently in intensive care, while the remaining injured persons are in stable condition.
Statement from Tata Steel
Tata Steel issued a statement acknowledging the incident and provided updates on the condition of the injured individuals. According to the company, continuous and high-quality care is being provided to those hospitalized. Additionally, one individual initially admitted for a panic attack at the incident site is now in good health and expected to be discharged soon.
Response and Medical Care
Upon receiving news of the incident, immediate action was taken to shift the injured persons to the Occupational Health Centre within the plant premises. Subsequently, they were transferred to a hospital in Cuttack for further medical treatment. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the well-being of the affected individuals.
Conclusion
The steam leak incident at Tata Steel’s Meramandali plant underscores the importance of workplace safety and the need for stringent measures to prevent such accidents. As investigations into the cause of the incident continue, efforts are underway to provide adequate medical care and support to the injured individuals.
Hiroto Suzuki
