The 1,500°C question: Why deadly accidents keep haunting Visakhapatnam steel plant
TNN / Jun 09, 2026, 11:46 (IST)
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) has experienced multiple molten metal accidents, including a recent incident on Monday that killed at least eight people. Past events, such as ladle failures and slag splashes, highlight the inherent dangers of handling molten metal at extreme temperatures. Concerns over outdated machinery, poor maintenance, and a lack of safety sensors have been raised by union leaders.