Worker dies in ‘accident’ at aqua exports unit in Krishna district
A 46-year-old worker died in an industrial accident at an aqua exports unit in Krishna district after being struck by an earth mover. Local workers are alleging negligence and demanding compensation for the victim's family.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding workplace safety standards and labor rights in the industrial sector of Andhra Pradesh.
A worker, V. Dasarada Ramaiah (46), allegedly died in an accident at an aqua exports unit located in Kurumuddali village of Pamarru mandal in Krishna district on Saturday.
“The bucket of an earth mover machine at the site hit Dasarada Ramaiah while he was working. He suffered critical head injury and died,” said a co-worker.
The body was shifted to Government General Hospital for post-mortem. The Krishna district police registered a case and initiated investigation.
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