India News | 19 Workers Injured as Gas Furnace Explodes at Pune Fabrication Unit

Pune, Dec 27 (PTI) As many as 19 workers were injured after a gas furnace exploded in a powder coating and fabrication unit in Maharashtra's Pune, an official said on Wednesday.

The incident took place at the manufacturing set-up in the Hinjawadi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad on Tuesday evening, he said.

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Police said the gas furnace at the unit exploded, dispersing metal parts kept inside it in all directions.

A total of 19 workers suffered burns after the hot metal parts flung from the furnace fell on them, he said.

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A case has been registered against the proprietor and management of the unit for alleged negligence.

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