India: A boiler at Birla Cement’s 2.5Mt/yr Chanderia plant in Rajasthan exploded on 29 September 2019, injuring an estimated 15 people. The Hindustan Times has reported that 11 people are in a critical condition. It is believed that the furnace overheated, which caused coal to scatter over workers below. Local government says that a report will come from its administrative-level investigation within 10 days, with criminal action to follow where appropriate.
Birla Cement boiler explosion puts 11 in critical condition
URL: https://globalcement.com/news/item/9895-birla-cement-boiler-explosion-puts-11-in-critical-condition
© 2025 Pro Global Media Ltd. All rights reserved.