Karnataka: Mysugar Factory Worker Dies After Falling Into Open Hot-Water Pit, Family Alleges Negligenc
A 33-year-old contract worker died on Tuesday, September 8, after suffering severe burns from falling into a hot water pit at the Mysore Sugar Factory (MySugar) in Mandya district.
A 33-year-old contract worker died on Tuesday, September 8, after suffering severe burns from falling into a hot water pit at the Mysore Sugar Factory (MySugar) in Mandya district. The victim’s family, supported by local residents and public organizations, staged a demonstration outside the factory premises on Wednesday, demanding accountability and alleging management negligence.
The deceased worker, identified as Charan from K Shettihalli in Maddur taluk, had been employed at the facility via a private contracting agency for the past 18 months. According to preliminary reports, Charan slipped and fell into the open thermal pit on September 3 while on duty. Bengaluru Horror: Two-Year-Old Girl Child Falls Unconscious After 'Accidentally' Drinking Turpentine Oil, Dies in Hospital.
Following the incident, Charan was rushed to the K R Hospital in Mysuru for emergency medical care. Despite receiving specialized treatment for nearly a week, he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.
News of his death triggered outrage among his relatives and local villagers, who assembled in front of the MySugar factory gate to demand compensation and an immediate investigation into workplace safety measures. Demonstrators blocked the entrance, resulting in a tense standoff with factory administration. Local law enforcement deployed extra police personnel around the site to manage the crowd and maintain order. Bengaluru Shocker: Four-Year-Old Girl Falls Into Hot Water Bucket, Dies of Burn Injuries in Hosapalya Village.
The incident highlights growing concerns over industrial safety standards and contract worker protections across manufacturing units in Karnataka. Local authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding potential safety code violations or criminal negligence proceedings against the management.
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