Bhiwandi Factory Blast: 4 Workers Injured, 2 Critical After Explosion Triggers Fire At Colour Polish Unit

Bhiwandi: Four workers sustained severe burn injuries, two critically, following an explosion that ignited a fire at a colour polish manufacturing unit in Sonale village, Bhiwandi taluka, on Saturday morning. The injured - Shahjahan Sheikh, Vinay Kumar Verma, Nandkishor Yadav, and Nitin Kumar - were immediately transported to a private hospital for medical attention.

Initial reports indicate the explosion originated within a polishing machine, causing immediate alarm and panic among factory staff. Two Bhiwandi Fire Brigade engines were dispatched to the scene, where firefighters labored to douse the flames and curb any potential spread. The two gravely injured workers are reported to have endured extensive burns; their current condition and the full extent of their injuries have yet to be independently verified.

This incident has reignited discussions around industrial safety and machinery upkeep, particularly in regions of Bhiwandi known for extensive manufacturing and processing activities. The explosion inside an active unit poses significant threats, especially when dealing with combustible materials. An investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the blast, whether stemming from mechanical malfunction or another factor.

Bhiwandi Taluka police have taken the lead in probing the incident, with further details pending as they delve into the circumstances surrounding the explosion.