At Least 20 Employees Injured in Noida Boiler Blast
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Synopsis
On April 26, 20 employees were injured in a boiler explosion at Windsor Company in Noida's Sector-63. Emergency services responded swiftly, and all injured personnel are reported stable. Investigations suggest a technical fault might be the cause, and authorities stress the need for improved safety measures.
Key Takeaways
- 20 employees injured in a boiler explosion.
- Emergency response teams acted quickly.
- Injuries are not serious; all in stable condition.
- Initial investigations point to technical faults.
- Company advised to enhance safety measures.
Noida, April 26 (NationPress) A minimum of 20 employees sustained injuries in a boiler explosion that took place on Saturday at the Windsor Company situated in Noida’s Sector-63, officials reported.
As per the police, among the 20 injured, eight individuals -- Sachin (18), Kuldeep (21), Ravikant (25), Akash (20), Mohit (19), Alam (29), Prakash (52) and Seema (42) -- were taken to a private hospital in Sector-71.
The other 12 individuals -- Pankaj (26), Manoj Paswan (35), Sunita (40), Asha Rani (27), Bhumi (19), Kalp Singh (19), Pramod (38), Rajneesh (18), Lokesh (19), Satendra (35), Pushpendra (27), and Atul (30) -- were taken to another private hospital in Sector-63.
Officials confirmed that none of the injuries are severe, and all injured personnel are reported to be in stable condition. There have been no reports of burn injuries or arson related to the explosion.
A steam boiler used for pressing clothes suddenly exploded, triggering panic in the surrounding area. The explosion shattered the windows of the company building, resulting in injuries to several employees.
Emergency responders, including police and fire brigade teams, quickly arrived at the scene and managed to control the situation.
The Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of Noida stated that although no fire erupted after the blast, a thorough inspection of the premises was conducted as a precautionary measure.
"The structural integrity of the building is intact. We have instructed the company management to rigorously follow safety protocols," he remarked.
He further stated that ensuring the safety of everyone present was the top priority, and that relief and rescue operations were executed promptly.
The company has been advised to enhance its fire safety measures.
Initial investigations indicate that a technical malfunction may have caused the boiler explosion. The precise cause will be established following a detailed inquiry.
The firm employs a substantial workforce, and officials noted that the repercussions could have been significantly worse had the incident escalated.
The administration emphasized the necessity for the company to conduct timely maintenance and strictly adhere to all technical and safety standards to avert such incidents in the future.
