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Crane Cable Snaps, Triggering Fiery Accident at Bokaro Steel's SMS-2 Unit
29 Sep, 2025
Summary
- 3 contract workers critically injured in molten metal spill
- Incident occurred at Bokaro Steel Limited's SMS-2 unit
- Deputy Commissioner orders investigation, seeks reports within 12 hours
On September 29, 2025, a serious accident occurred at Bokaro Steel Limited's (BSL) SMS-2 unit, leaving three contract workers with critical burn injuries. According to reports, a mixer crane cable at the facility suddenly snapped, causing a spill of molten metal that severely injured the workers.
In response to the incident, the Deputy Commissioner has ordered an immediate investigation and has directed multiple officials to submit their reports within the next 12 hours. The authorities have promised strict action in the wake of this accident, which marks the third such incident at BSL since June.
The injured workers are currently receiving medical treatment, and the plant management has assured that all necessary steps will be taken to ensure the safety of its employees. The investigation is ongoing, and the findings are expected to shed light on the cause of the accident and the measures needed to prevent similar incidents in the future.
