The fire broke out around 5.30 pm, when six workers were loading tyres into a tank at the Om JVRD factory near Jariha village in Gajner, about 44 km from the district headquarters, the officials said.
2 Workers Killed In Fire At Tyre Oil Factory In UP
At around 5:30 pm, a fire broke out at the Om JVRD tyre oil factory near Jariha village in Gajner, Uttar Pradesh. Six workers were loading tyres into a tank when the blaze started, and two of them lost their lives. The incident occurred roughly 44 km from the district headquarters.
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What happened
A fire at the Om JVRD tyre oil factory near Jariha village, Gajner, killed two workers while they were loading tyres into a tank at about 5:30 pm.
Why it matters
This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the poor industrial safety standards in factories, which puts the lives of daily wage workers at immense risk every day. It highlights the urgent need for stricter workplace safety audits and accountability from factory owners to protect vulnerable workers.
Impact
Local authorities are likely to launch an investigation into the factory's safety compliance, potentially leading to temporary shutdowns, compensation announcements for the victims' families, and localized safety inspections.
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