We regret to inform that an accident occurred on May 02, 2026, at Moonidih Washery of BCCL. During slurry loading operations, four persons engaged in the activity by the consumers were ....
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Bharat Coking Coal Ltd reported a fatal accident on May 2, 2026, at its Moonidih Washery. During slurry loading operations, four persons engaged by consumers became trapped when a sudden slide of slurry occurred at Heap No. C around 5:00 PM. Despite immediate rescue efforts, all four individuals could not be saved. The incident has been reported to concerned authorities under the Factories Act, 1948. The company clarified that the washery was already under renovation at the time, and therefore the accident is not expected to significantly impact production or other activities.
The accident is unlikely to affect stock performance as the washery was under renovation and production impact is expected to be minimal. However, regulatory scrutiny under the Factories Act could lead to safety compliance reviews.