Bharuch: boiler explosion in Gujarat’s Ankleshwar kills four workers

The accident happened on Tuesday at an industrial unit in the Ankleshwar GIDC region of Bharuch district in Gujarat.

A tragic boiler explosion at the Detox India Private Limited facility, a waste treatment plant in Gujarat’s Ankleshwar industrial area, claimed the lives of four workers on Tuesday, according to local authorities.

Incident Details

• The explosion occurred during welding operations on the factory premises.
• Bharuch Superintendent of Police, Mayur Chavda, confirmed that all four workers died instantly.
• No fire followed the explosion, but the cause of the blast is under investigation by fire services, industrial safety officials, health department personnel, and police.

Company Profile

Detox India Private Limited, described as an environmental solutions provider specializing in industrial waste management and recycling, has not commented on the incident as of now.

Safety Concerns

The incident underscores ongoing safety issues in industrial operations, particularly in hazardous environments like waste treatment plants.

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The involvement of multiple agencies highlights the seriousness of the investigation, which aims to determine whether safety lapses contributed to the explosion.

Ongoing Investigations

Authorities are examining the circumstances of the welding activity and boiler maintenance to establish the root cause of the explosion. Further updates are awaited as the inquiry progresses.

This tragedy draws attention to the importance of stringent safety measures in industrial setups to prevent such fatal accidents in the future.