Two more workers die in BSRM factory accident
Two more workers, who suffered burns in an accident at Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills (BSRM) on Saturday, died while they were being shifted to Dhaka from Chattogram for better treatment yesterday.
The deceased are Gias Uddin (24), and Nazrul Islam (35).
Earlier on Saturday, another worker -- Abul Kashem (50) -- died when a fire broke out at BSRM factory in Jorarganj area of Chattogram's Mirsarai upazila.
Three other workers -- Nur Hossain (30), Mohiuddin (28), and Sikander -- were also injured in the incident.
Of them, Nur Hossain and Mohiuddin were undergoing treatment at the Burn and Plastic Surgery unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition.
Nur Hossain suffered 98 percent burns while Mohiuddin 80 percent, hospital sources said.
The BSRM authorities said the workers had been working inside the factory when molten iron accidentally fell on them.
Immediately, the workers were admitted to the Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit of Chattogram Medical College Hospital. As their condition deteriorated, they were referred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, they said.
Tapan Sen Gupta, deputy managing director of BSRM, told The Daily Star yesterday, "As per doctors' instruction, we were transferring the injured workers to Dhaka. But when the ambulance reached Cumilla, Nazrul Islam and Gias Uddin succumbed."
We are trying to identify the cause behind the accident, he said. "BSRM always commits to safety on its premises and have created a team to investigate this unfortunate accident. BSRM Group extends its sincere condolences to the bereaved families of the victims and conveys its sympathy to those affected from this incident," said the BSRM official.
Azizur Rahman, assistance director of Agrabad Fire Service and Civil Defence, said, "The accident took place around 3:15pm. When we rushed to the spot, we found that the factory workers had brought the fire under control around 3:40pm. We rescued the victims and sent them to CMCH."
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