Four Workers Die After Hot Chemical Pipe Bursts at Chhatral GIDC Factory in Gujarat

Four workers died after a high-pressure pipe carrying hot chemicals burst at Kovika Dyes and Intermediate, a chemical manufacturing unit in Phase 4 of Chhatral GIDC in Gujarat’s Kalol taluka, on October 15.

The incident occurred while workers were handling chemical processing operations at temperatures of around 70–80°C. According to reports, the pipe burst under high pressure, splashing hot chemicals onto the workers and killing all four at the site.

Four Workers Killed in Industrial Accident

The deceased have been identified as Vinod Kumar Singh, Laxman Meena, Sikandar Dehri and Teda Dehri.

According to the initial account, workers were engaged in fitting a chemical pipe when the accident occurred. The sudden release of hot chemicals proved fatal.

Local police, fire brigade personnel and a 108 ambulance team rushed to the factory following the incident. Police sent the bodies for post-mortem examinations.

Worker Safety Under Scrutiny

The accident has raised questions about workplace safety measures and the protective equipment provided to workers handling high-temperature chemicals under pressure.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Further details about the circumstances leading to the pipe burst and any possible safety lapses are awaited.