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Chhattisgarh: Tribal operator dies in NMDC’s Nagarnar Steel Plant accident, worker safety under scrutiny

By Shishir Roy Chowdhury
Raipur, Nov 10 (UNI) A 31-year-old operator in the Steel Melting Shop (SMS) died after coming in contact with molten iron slag at the NMDC's Nagarnar Integrated Steel Plant (NISP), Chhattisgarh, on Tuesday. The incident has renewed concerns over worker safety, insurance coverage and medical facilities for employees working in hazardous conditions.
The deceased, Mangal Sai, was from Chhote Devda village in Bastar district and belonged to the tribal community. He had been employed at the plant since 2023.
Nagarnar police reached the plant after receiving information about the incident.
They recovered the body and registered a marg case. An investigation is underway to establish how the accident occurred.
Sai was on duty when he came in contact with molten iron slag and died on the spot. A villager, speaking on condition of anonymity, alleged that he had not been given adequate training before being assigned to the high risk job.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over workplace safety and the preparedness of workers handling hazardous operations at the plant. The fatality has also revived questions about safety measures at the plant.
Workers have reportedly raised concerns over earlier accidents and the steps taken to prevent them.
The latest incident has put the spotlight on the management’s responsibility to ensure safe working conditions.
Sources have also suggested that several workers at the NMDC plant may not have sufficient insurance coverage. If confirmed, the absence of insurance could leave employees’ families facing financial difficulties after workplace accidents.
Sai’s insurance status is yet to be established. Medical support for workers injured in industrial accidents has emerged as another concern.
The NMDC multi-speciality hospital in Jagdalpur reportedly does not have adequate burn-unit facilities to handle such emergencies. Sources have also pointed to a shortage of specialist doctors, raising concerns about its capacity to treat workers with serious burns.
The reporter contacted NMDC’s corporate communication head, Jai Prakash, seeking the company’s response to the accident and the concerns raised over worker safety, insurance coverage and medical facilities. However, no response was received till the report was published.
Meanwhile in Bastar, the accident has renewed calls for stronger safety measures, insurance protection and better medical facilities for workers. The circumstances of Sai’s death and the concerns surrounding insurance and emergency treatment have brought employee protection at the plant under renewed scrutiny.
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