On Monday, a tragic incident at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh resulted in the deaths of at least eight workers, with several others injured, following an explosion of a ladle carrying molten steel. The explosion occurred in the Steel Melting Shop (SMS)-2 and STC-3 sections during a lifting operation, causing superheated metal to spill across the work area. Initial reports indicate that the molten steel was at a staggering temperature of around 1,600 degrees Celsius. The blast caused panic among workers, prompting an emergency response. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed his sorrow over the incident and directed authorities to provide necessary assistance to the victims' families. Rescue operations commenced swiftly, and an investigation is currently underway to ascertain the cause of the explosion and any lapses in safety protocols. This incident has raised concerns regarding industrial safety standards in facilities dealing with high-temperature materials.