Four fall unconscious in wastewater tank near Sriperumbudur
Four contract workers fell unconscious after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning a wastewater tank at a factory near Sriperumbudur. The incident occurred at United Industries Plastic Private Limited, where the tank is cleaned annually. Two of the affected workers were later transferred to a medical college hospital due to their critical condition.
- ▪Four contract workers fell unconscious while cleaning a wastewater tank.
- ▪The tank is located 40 feet below ground level and is cleaned once a year.
- ▪Two of the workers were transferred to Shri Ramachandra Medical College Hospital due to critical conditions.
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Four contract workers fell unconscious after allegedly inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning a wastewater tank at a private factory near Sriperumbudur in Kancheepuram district on Tuesday.The incident took place at United Industries Plastic Private Limited, located at Vengadu village.According to police, waste generated during the manufacturing process was stored in a wastewater tank situated nearly 40 feet below ground level inside the factory premises. The tank was reportedly cleaned once a year. The police said three contract workers entered the tank, and they allegedly inhaled toxic gas and began losing consciousness inside the tank.
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