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Sri City Boiler Blast Raises Urgent Industrial Safety Concerns

A boiler exploded at a factory in Sri City, and five workers died.

The factory used the boiler to heat chemicals.

It was placed outside the main facility as a safety precaution.

Experts say boilers need regular checks and careful maintenance.

Safety valves must work so they can release extra pressure.

Trained people should operate boilers and watch their water levels.

In this incident, the water level was reportedly not properly monitored.

Experts and workers are calling for more safety audits and training.

The district has also seen more deaths in industrial accidents in recent years.

Key facts

Deaths in blast: Five workers
Facility: TIL Healthcare Private Limited
Industrial zone: Sri City does not permit red-category industries; most units are green-category, with three orange-category units.
Boiler placement: The boiler was installed outside the main facility as a safety precaution.
District industrial deaths: Two each in 2021, 2022 and 2023; nine in 2024; 13 in 2025; and 16 so far in 2026.
District worker injuries: 19 in 2021, 20 in 2022, 13 in 2023, 14 in 2024, 16 in 2025 and six so far in 2026.
Safety recommendations: Regular inspections and audits, functional safety valves, proper maintenance and trained boiler operators.

thehansindia.com · 1 hr ago