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Worker killed in blast at dumping yard of private laboratory
A 39-year-old contract worker was killed and another injured after a blast occurred in dumping yard of a private laboratory in the district, a government official said.
Visakhapatnam: A 39-year-old contract worker was killed and another injured after a blast occurred in dumping yard of a private laboratory in the district, a government official said. P Polayya (39) was killed in the blast which occurred in the yard, situated in Bhimili mandal, at around 10 am, said Deputy joint inspector of factories K Prasad.
The incident took place while the duo was handling the waste material. There was a blast in which Polayya sustained injuries and was declared dead on his arrival to a hospital, added Prasad.
Prasad said as per initial injury remains of chemicals in the tins or plastic covers of the dumping yard might have exploded. The injured was admitted to a private hospital, the official said, Meanwhile, a police official said that a case of accidental death has been registered.
