Bharat Coking Coal Limited has informed the Exchange about Disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015- Intimation of Accident at Moonidih Washery of BCCL
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A fatal accident occurred on May 02, 2026, at the Moonidih Washery of Bharat Coking Coal Limited. During slurry loading operations, four persons engaged by consumers were trapped due to a sudden slide of slurry at Heap No. C around 5:00 PM. Despite immediate rescue efforts, all four persons could not be saved. The incident has been reported to concerned authorities under the Factories Act, 1948. The washery is currently under renovation, and the company states the accident is not expected to have any significant impact on production or other activities.
The accident is serious from a safety and regulatory perspective, but the company has indicated it will not materially affect production since the washery is already under renovation. However, ongoing investigations under the Factories Act could lead to regulatory scrutiny or operational delays.