Date: September 29, 2019
Location: Chanderia, Chittorgarh (India)
Address: Chanderiya, Bhilwara Road, 312021
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Coal Dust
Industry: Cement Manufacturing
Equipment: Boiler
Company: Birla Cement Works
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: 15 Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, Birla Cement Works is part of the Birla Corporation, which has ten manufacturing units across India with a combined capacity of nearly 15.5 million tons per year. It was founded in 1919 and is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of cement. It also has a significant presence in the jute goods industry.
Incident Description:
On September 30, 2019, India Today reported a boiler explosion at a cement plant in Chittorgarh district’s Chanderiya in India.
According to the police, coal caught fire as the temperature rose in the coil plant. When the boiler exploded, burning pieces of coal fell on the workers below.
Out of the 15 people wounded, 11 of them are said to be critically injured, with burns on over 70% of their body.
The Chittorgarh District Collector said that an administrative level inquiry into the matter had been initiated. Police are also investigating the matter.
Sources:
India Today
