Date: January 1, 2023
Location: Nashik, Maharashtra (India)
Address: Igatpuri
Type: Potential Dust Explosion
Fuel: Unknown
Industry: Polyester and Polypropylene Film Manufacturing
Equipment: Boiler
Company: Jindal Poly Films
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: Two Killed, 17 Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Jindal Poly Films is a polyester and polypropylene film manufacturer headquartered in New Delhi, India. Founded in 1984, it is India’s largest manufacturer of these polyester film products.
Incident Description:
On January 1, 2023, News 24 reported a boiler explosion and fire at a polyester and polypropylene film manufacturer in Nashik, India.
According to the Times of India, the fire started at around 11:00 a.m. and burned until late in the evening despite the presence of 20 fire engines. Two workers were killed and 17 others injured. The injured required hospital care.
The incident is under investigation.
Sources:
News 24
Times of India
