December 02, 2008

One killed in induction furnace blast in Jharkhand

Ranchi Express reported that 1 person died and 2 others sustained critical injuries in a powerful blast inside the induction plant of Hari Om Smelters at Mahulisole in Jharkhand. As per report, 6 other workers had a narrow escape and they only sustained bruises, while escaping from the place of blast.

The blast was reportedly caused by short circuit and leakage in the furnace inside the plant. The blast occurred at 6.20 AM with simultaneous short circuits in the chambers. Consequently, molten iron with very high temperature was thrown out of the chambers.