Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Jul 12: In a tragic incident at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), two experienced field operators lost their lives while on duty in the Oil Movement Area (OMS) on Saturday, July 12.

The incident occurred when the two employees, Deep Chandra Bhartiya and Bijil Prasad, reportedly climbed onto the tank platform to check a suspected level malfunction in tank FB7029 A (Dry slop service - floating roof). Both were later found unconscious on the tank roof platform.

They were immediately shifted to the first aid facility and subsequently to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, despite medical efforts, both operators could not be revived and were declared dead.

A third field operator, Vinayak Myageri, who went to rescue the duo, has also been admitted to a hospital in Mangaluru. He is reported to be stable and under medical observation.

MRPL has constituted a high-level committee comprising group general managers to conduct a detailed investigation into the incident. Relevant statutory authorities have also been informed.