Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Jan 14: A distressing incident occurred on January 13 in a private petro chemical company in the Bykampady area, resulting in the tragic demise of a worker named Ronald Paul.

While engaged in welding work on an empty oil tank along with six other workers, Ronald Paul was stationed on top of the tank. Simultaneously, the other workers were operating at the floor level.

At approximately 4 PM, a fire erupted at the site, causing burn injuries to Ronald Paul and minor injuries to the other workers. During the incident, Ronald Paul fell approximately 20 feet from the top of the tank, sustaining severe injuries to his stomach and head.

Ronald Paul, along with the other injured workers, was promptly transported to AJ Hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, despite undergoing treatment, Ronald Paul succumbed to his injuries on the night of January 13, 2024, around 8:30 PM.

A case has been registered under section 304A and 337 of the IPC in Crime No 03/2024 at Panamboor PS against the owner of the company, and investigations have commenced into the matter.