Boiler explosion: Six factory workers burnt

Dr Ali casualty medical officer says 3 of workers received severe burn injuries and were admitted to DHQ hospital.


Our Correspondent February 26, 2014

HARIPUR: At least six workers of a steel mill sustained burn injuries when a boiler exploded in Hattar Industrial Estate on Tuesday. Javed said he was with more than a dozen other workers on their second shift at Alhadeed Steel Mills when the boiler exploded. He added that he and five other co-workers received burn injuries and were taken to Women and Children Hospital, Haripur. Dr Ali, casualty medical officer at the hospital, said three of the workers received severe burn injuries and were admitted to DHQ hospital, while three others were discharged after first aid was provided to them.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 26th, 2014.

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