[SMM Iron & Steel] India's RINL Halts Steel Melt Shop After Deadly Explosion

Published: Jun 11, 2026 15:55

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India's state-run steelmaker RINL has suspended operations at its Steel Melt Shop 1 (SMS-1) following an explosion on June 11 that killed nine workers and critically injured several others. During the incident, casting machines 1–4 were in operation. A second explosion at machine 2 occurred just 20 minutes later, disabling a crane and damaging equipment. Preliminary investigations point to a sudden release of trapped gases (oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen) in molten steel as the likely cause. A separate molten metal spill at SMS-2 was reported 15–20 minutes prior. Operations remain halted.

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