A worker sustained serious burn injuries after a major fire broke out at Berry Alloys, located in the Bobbili Growth Centre of Vizianagaram district on Tuesday night.
According to souces, there was a big blast in the furnace and the flames engulfed parts of the factory. Employees and workers ran to safety, but one worker suffered burn injuries. He was shifted to a private hospital in Bobbili for treatment.
Fire tenders reached the site and doused the flames.
Ambedkar Porata Samithi State president Soru Sambayya sought a high-level inquiry into the frequent accidents at the company.
He alleged that three persons had suffered serious burn injuries in an accident at the plant three months ago and claimed that the company failed to follow safety norms.
Bobbili MLA Baby Nayana enquired about the incident and assured the best possible medical treatment for the injured worker.
