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MMRDA Blacklists Subcontractor, Fines J. Kumar ₹10 Lakh After Metro Line 9 Safety Lapse

A 30‑kg iron jack fell within the barricaded Line 9 work zone during U‑girder lowering near Bhayandar, with no injuries reported.

Overview

  • MMRDA said the jack toppled on September 13 at the Golden Nest stretch of Mira‑Bhayandar during the lowering of a U‑girder.
  • Authorities imposed a preliminary ₹10 lakh penalty on main contractor J. Kumar Infraprojects Limited, with a final penalty to follow a detailed inquiry.
  • The subcontractor was blacklisted, project personnel from the General Consultant were removed, and a third‑party specialist was engaged for a safety inspection.
  • A video posted by local X account Gems of Mira Bhayandar showing the aftermath circulated widely and fueled calls for accountability.
  • The incident adds pressure on safety oversight as Line 9 nears partial opening after trial runs and technical inspections earlier this year.