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Assam: Oil India tank farm fire, explosion in Dibrugarh injure five workers, one missing
OIL said the blaze began at an isolated heater under maintenance, and 11 fire tenders were used before crews extinguished it by 12:30 p.m.
- An explosion occurred at the Oil India Limited Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat, Assam on Friday morning around 9.05 a.m. during technical operations in the crude oil storage section.
- Routine maintenance on the Bath Hita in Velpur, isolated since November 4, preceded the blast. Kamal Phukan, Area Manager of Spectron Engineers Pvt Ltd, stated the machine required recurring monthly or quarterly servicing.
- Seven workers sustained burn injuries, with one individual dying at the incident site. Five injured were admitted to AMCH in Dibrugarh; one received care at Oil India Hospital in Duliajan.
- Firefighters mobilized 11 fire tenders and dry chemical powder to extinguish the flames using the facility's fixed fire-fighting system. An OIL spokesperson confirmed the fire was extinguished at 12.30 p.m. with the situation under control.
- Oil India Limited has constituted an internal inquiry committee to investigate the incident's causes, assess damage, and suggest proactive safety measures to prevent future occurrences.
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Assam: Oil India tank farm fire, explosion in Dibrugarh injure five workers, one missing
At least five workers were injured, and one went missing after a fire and explosion at the Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) of Oil India Limited (OIL) in Tengakhat in Assam's Dibrugarh district on Friday morning.
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5 workers seriously injured, one missing after explosion at Oil India facility in Assam
A significant fire and explosion occurred at the Intermediate Tank Farm of Oil India Limited in Dibrugarh. During operational work on a valve, workers suffered injuries from the blast that ignited a large fire. Five individuals have been identified with serious injuries and are receiving treatment at Assam Medical College. Additionally, one worker is currently missing after being propelled by the explosion's force.
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