A migrant worker from Bihar died and nine others were injured in a boiler explosion at a private factory in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate in Gummidipoondi on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as 24-year-old Ravi Ranjan, suffered severe burns and died on the way to the hospital. The injured workers, all from Bihar, were carrying out routine recycling operations at Jain Metals, extracting lead from used batteries.
The Gummidipoondi police reported that three workers sustained grievous injuries, while six others suffered minor burns. The injured workers were admitted to various hospitals, including the Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital and the Gummidipoondi Government General Hospital. Company personnel, along with the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services and police teams, rushed the injured workers to the hospitals.
Following the incident, officials from various departments, including the Revenue Department, Police Department, and Labour Welfare Department, rushed to the spot to initiate relief and investigation measures. The police have registered a case under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, based on a complaint lodged by the workers. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion and the circumstances leading to the incident.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased worker and ordered the disbursal of ₹2 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund to the bereaved family. He also directed the authorities to transport the body to the worker’s native state.
Additionally, the Chief Minister ordered financial assistance of ₹1 lakh each to the three workers who sustained grievous injuries and ₹50,000 each to the six workers who suffered minor burns.
