Three Workers Die from Methane Inhalation at Kandla Port
‘Methane inhalation’: Three workers from UP die on ship at Kandla port
The Indian Express
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Three migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh died at Kandla Port in Gujarat, India, due to methane buildup in the cargo hold of the MV Pan Optimum. The incident occurred during unloading operations of Australian Pine Wood logs on May 13, with investigations ongoing.
- 01Three workers died due to methane inhalation while unloading cargo at Kandla Port.
- 02The incident involved the MV Pan Optimum, which arrived from Portland, Australia.
- 03The workers were found unconscious in a restricted area of the ship's cargo hold.
- 04Rescue operations were initiated immediately, but the workers were declared dead at the hospital.
- 05An investigation is being conducted by local police to determine the circumstances of the incident.
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On May 13, three migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, India, tragically died due to methane inhalation while unloading Australian Pine Wood logs from the MV Pan Optimum at Kandla Port in Kutch, Gujarat. The workers, identified as Rajkumar Ramkishor (36), Rajesh Ramchand (34), and Mashuqali Sultanali (34), were found unconscious in the entrance of Cargo Hold No. 3 during the stevedoring operation conducted by Rishi Shipping India Pvt Ltd. According to police reports, the workers opened a hatch that was not supposed to be accessed, leading to exposure to methane gas that had accumulated due to chemicals sprayed on the wood. Despite immediate rescue efforts, the workers were declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. An Accidental Death report has been filed, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
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This incident raises concerns about safety protocols in cargo handling at ports, potentially affecting workers' safety regulations.
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