Tragic accident at JK Cement’s Panna Expansion site: Four workers dead, 14 injured

The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 AM during the construction of the preheater unit as part of the company’s Panna Line-2 expansion project.

JK Cement Ltd. has reported a tragic accident at its Panna expansion project site in Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the death of four workers and injuries to 14 others. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 AM during the construction of the preheater unit as part of the company’s Panna Line-2 expansion project.

According to an official statement from JK Cement, the accident took place while construction work was underway at the site. Since the preheater work falls under the contractor’s scope, the contractor has already reported the incident to statutory authorities.

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JK Cement’s management has taken proactive steps to support the contractor in handling the situation. The company has assured that it is extending all possible assistance to the families of the deceased and ensuring that the injured workers receive the best possible medical treatment.

Despite the unfortunate incident, operations at Panna Line-1 remain unaffected and continue as normal. The company has not yet disclosed any potential delays in the expansion timeline due to the accident.

JK Cement has reiterated its commitment to worker safety and compliance with industrial safety standards. The company is expected to conduct an internal review of the incident and cooperate fully with the authorities in their investigation.

The company has assured stakeholders that it remains focused on ensuring the well-being of its workers and strengthening safety protocols at its sites to prevent such incidents in the future.