Rourkela: A contractual worker was killed in an accident which took place today morning at Rourkela Steel plant.
The mishap took place in Captive Power Plant – I on premises of RSP on Sunday morning. A contractual employee died due to the accident while another sustained minor injuries and is undergoing treatment at Ispat General Hospital.
The incident occurred when maintenance work was being undertaken at the plant during which an explosion took place in a gas pipeline, reports stated.
Local people and contractual workers association have demanded appropriate compensation for the family of the deceased worker. Reports added that the RSP authorities have agreed to provide a contractual employment to a family member of the victim.
