[ Furnace Explosion at Jharkhand Steel Plant Injures Nine Workers ]

Published: Aug 10, 2026 10:45

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At least nine workers sustained critical burn injuries following an explosion in a furnace chamber at a private steel plant in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand, India, on August 9, 2026. The incident occurred during an operational shift when hot metal splashed from the furnace, prompting immediate investigations by state factory inspectors. The industrial accident temporarily halts the facility's melting operations as local authorities mandate a detailed safety compliance review before production can resume.

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