A contract worker was critically injured in an industrial accident at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited’s (RINL) Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on Wednesday night.

The worker, identified in media reports as Dumbari Demudu, was reportedly on duty when hot molten liquid spilled onto him. The liquid was said to be at a temperature of around 150°C.

Worker Sustains Severe Burns

Following the accident, plant officials shifted Demudu to a private hospital for treatment. Reports stated that he suffered burns over approximately 90% of his body, and doctors described his condition as extremely critical.

Demudu is reportedly a native of Kondagangupudi village in Vizianagaram district.

Safety Concerns at the Plant

The incident has renewed concerns about industrial safety and working conditions at the steel plant. Trade union representatives have raised concerns over recurring accidents and have called for stronger safety measures and greater attention to workers’ protection.

The circumstances leading to the latest accident and any official findings were not detailed in the reports available at the time of publication.