The Minister of Bihar State Jivesh Mishra said that at least 7 workers were killed and 7 people were injured in the explosion of a Muzaffarpur boiler in a noodle factory on Sunday morning, which was “an accident caused by misoperation”.
Mr. Mishra told the news agency ANI on Sunday: “The factory was established in 2020 after meeting all the parameters required to build the factory. The department certified the boiler that exploded in May 2021.”
“At first glance, this incident seems to be caused by an operational error. An investigation has been ordered. Until the investigation is completed, we cannot say anything substantive. The state government has announced that it will provide the family of the deceased with an ex-gratia payment of 400,000 rupees. “He added.
The Minister further informed that he had instructed officials to provide compensation to workers’ families in accordance with the Compensation Law of the Ministry of Labor and Resources. “According to the “Compensation Law” of the Ministry of Labor and Resources, I have instructed officials to provide compensation to the workers’ families after meeting with the factory director. The government will provide treatment for all injured workers.” He said.
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