3 workers receive minor injuries at Tata Steel plant
NEW DELHI: Tata Steel on Saturday said three contractual workers at its plant in Jamshedpur received minor injuries. They were given first aid immediately, the company said in a statement.
While two of them have been discharged after first aid, one is currently under medical observation, it said.
“This morning, we reported an incident of blasting sound in a coke plant unit, which was non-operational and is undergoing a dismantling process, at our Jamshedpur Works,” Tata Steel said without divulging any further information.
The emergency response team immediately reached the incident site and cordoned off the area to bring the situation under control.
“Three contract employees sustained minor injuries. While two of them have been discharged post first-aid, one is currently under observation. Overall, there has been no impact on production,” it said.
As per the standard safety protocol, the incident was immediately reported to the relevant authorities, and an investigation to assess the cause is underway, the company said.