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Toxic Gas Claims Three Lives at Tata Electronics Plant
10 Nov
Summary
- Three contract workers died from toxic gas inhalation.
- The incident occurred while cleaning a wastewater storage tank.
- An investigation has been launched into the factory's safety protocols.
Three contract workers tragically died from inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a wastewater storage tank at the Tata Electronics plant near Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The incident happened on Monday evening at approximately 5:10 pm. The workers, identified as Sarathi Kumar, Akmal Babu Bhai, and Kaveri, were employed through a contractor.
The workers were cleaning a Nano Filter (NF) Tank. Akmal Babu Bhai reportedly fell into the tank after inhaling fumes while opening the lid. Sarathi Kumar and Kaveri attempted rescue efforts but were also overcome by the gas and fell in. The factory's safety team rescued them and they were taken to a hospital, where they were declared dead.
Police have initiated an investigation into the incident, and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination. The deaths highlight concerns about safety protocols, particularly regarding toxic gas assessment and rescue mechanisms in industrial settings.
