Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Worker dies in stone processing accident
A young worker named Vijay Bhadra from Odisha died in an accident at a stone processing unit.
He was working without proper safety gear and suffered a severe head injury.
His family is devastated, especially since he had just become a father.
The industry management tried to move his body without telling the authorities, but local residents stopped them and ensured the body was taken for a post-mortem.
This incident has raised concerns about workplace safety in the area, with locals calling for stricter enforcement of safety norms to prevent such accidents in the future.
A 21-year-old migrant worker from Odisha died in an industrial accident at a stone processing unit.
The victim, Vijay Bhadra, sustained a severe head injury due to alleged inadequate safety equipment.
The incident occurred at the Chettinad Stone industry in Elikatta village, Farooqnagar mandal, Rangareddy district.
Local residents alleged that the industry management tried to shift the body to Odisha without informing authorities.
The body was eventually taken to the Government Hospital in Shadnagar for post-mortem examination.
The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety and the need for stricter enforcement of safety norms.
- Who
- Vijay Bhadra, a 21-year-old migrant worker from Odisha
- What
- A tragic industrial accident resulting in death
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Chettinad Stone industry, Elikatta village, Farooqnagar mandal, Rangareddy district
- Why
- Allegedly due to inadequate safety equipment and workplace safety concerns
Industry Management
Local Residents
Handling of the Incident
Industry Management
Attempted to shift the body to Odisha without informing authorities.
Local Residents
Questioned the move and ensured the body was taken to the Government Hospital for post-mortem examination.
Workplace Safety
Industry Management
No specific view stated, but actions suggest a lack of concern for safety protocols.
Local Residents
Alleged that several industrial units fail to provide mandatory safety gear and protective equipment to workers.
- Victim's Name
- Vijay Bhadra
- Age
- 21 years old
- Place of Origin
- Odisha
- Location of Incident
- Chettinad Stone industry, Elikatta village, Farooqnagar mandal, Rangareddy district
- Date of Incident
- Monday
- Cause of Death
- Severe head injury
- Status of Safety Equipment
- Allegedly inadequate
- Post-Incident Actions
- Body shifted to Government Hospital in Shadnagar for post-mortem examination