At least nine injured in steel plant blast in Jharkhand's Ramgarh: Official
An explosion in a furnace chamber at a private steel plant in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district left at least nine workers injured. Authorities have ordered an inquiry into the incident, and the critically injured have been moved to a hospital in Ranchi.
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Industrial accidents in the manufacturing sector highlight ongoing concerns regarding workplace safety standards and regulatory oversight in India.
At least nine workers were injured following an explosion in a furnace chamber at a private steel plant in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district on Sunday (August 9, 2026), an official said.
The incident occurred at Murpa village under Kuju outpost limits on Sunday (August 9, 2026) afternoon, the official said.
Chief Factory Inspector Manish Sinha said two critically injured workers have been referred to a private hospital in Ranchi.
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