Overview

• A heavy air pre-heater platform in Unit 5 collapsed unexpectedly during maintenance on August 6, trapping five contract workers.
• Co-workers extricated all victims before first responders arrived, but 27-year-old Shyam Sahu died at CIMS while four others were hospitalized.
• SIPAT SHO Gopal Satpathi has launched a police probe into the structural failure and any potential negligence.
• Bilaspur Collector Sanjay Agarwal announced a review of safety protocols and pledged strict action against any lapses.
• NTPC and the contractor agreed to a 10 lakh compensation package, including ESI benefits and a contract job offer for the deceased worker’s wife.