Bokaro: A fatal accident at the Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) on Monday morning claimed the life of a contract worker, once again spotlighting safety concerns inside the industrial facility.
The deceased, Ganesh Mahto (37), hailed from Dhumdih in Purulia and was working under a private contractor, M/s Neeraj Enterprises.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 10 am during the ‘A’ shift in the IMF Department, when Mahto reportedly fell from a height of nearly 60 feet while climbing Crane No. 3. Co-workers rushed him to the plant’s medical unit, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Officials indicated that the victim suffered severe head trauma and heavy blood loss, suggesting he may have died instantly after the fall.
While initial inputs point to his involvement in crane-related work at the time, the exact cause of the accident remains unclear. Authorities have launched a detailed probe to ascertain the circumstances leading to the fatal fall.
The body has been shifted to Bokaro General Hospital for post-mortem, pending completion of legal formalities.
Senior officials of Steel Authority of India Limited have inspected the accident site and initiated an internal inquiry. Discussions are also underway regarding compensation and a possible compassionate job for the victim’s family.
The sudden tragedy has left Mahto’s family devastated, as questions mount over workplace safety protocols at the plant.
