Chhattisgarh: Tribal operator dies in NMDC's Nagarnar Steel Plant accident, worker safety under scrutiny

By Shishir Roy Chowdhury Raipur, Nov 10 (UNI) A 31-year-old operator in the Steel Melting Shop (SMS) died after coming in contact with molten iron slag at the NMDC's Nagarnar Integrated Steel Plant (NISP), Chhattisgarh, on Tuesday. The incident has renewed concerns over worker safety, insurance coverage and medical facilities for employees working in hazardous conditions. The deceased, Mangal Sai, was from Chhote Devda village in Bastar district and belonged to the tribal community. He had been employed at the plant since 2023. Nagarnar police reached the plant after receiving information about the incident. They recovered the body and registered…