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FY24/97-100
Health & Safety Safety Alert Orange Stripe: 97/FY-24

Raw Materials Division, Tata Steel

Incident : LTI of a company employee
Date of Incident : 03.01.2024 Time: 04.15 PM
Department : Bhelatand Amalgamated Colliery, Jharia
Section : 2 Pit Bottom
Location : 2 Pit Bottom, 14 Seam Landing
Injury : Sprain in right knee

What happened:
On January 03, 2024, IP (Injured Person) experienced pain in his right knee while ascending the
cage after completing his duty. IP was known to have Osteoarthritis in his legs. The following day,
he sought medical attention due to swollen knee. According to the doctor’s report, he had sprained
his knee, leading to hospital admission for treatment. Consequently, he was unable to resume duty.

Risk Type : Yellow Risk (C3, L4)

Last date of incident (LTI) of the department : 23 July 2023
Incident (LTI) free days of the department : 195 days
Under camera surveillance : No

Photograph of the incident site:

Cage

Barrication from which worker

moves to enter the cage.

Onsetter

Schematic diagram of the incident site

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Preliminary Findings:
1. IP was suffering from osteoarthritis and walked with limp.

Immediate actions taken:

1. IP was advised to take medical assistance.
2. Incident was communicated to all persons.
3. PIR (IN00181247) was logged in Ensafe system for detailed investigation.
4. Site was inspected by Area Manager Operations and Area Manager Ventilation.

Recommendations:
1. All employees, who have medical issues that could lead to untoward consequences, should
be identified, and appropriate action should be taken to prevent such incidents.
2. Communication should be given to all such employees not to enter the cage during rush hours
and wait for the next cage.
3. The possibilities of maintaining a better arrangement for the waiting line near the entry area
for the cage should be looked into.
Health & Safety Safety Alert Orange Stripe: 98/FY-24

Raw Materials Division, Tata Steel

Incident : LTI of a company employee

Date of Incident : 13.01.2024 Time: 09:45 PM
Department : Engineering Services & Projects
Section : Water Supply
Location : Kalapani site, Tailing Pond, West Bokaro

Injury : Fracture in the right leg ankle

What happened:
On January 13, 2024, IP (Injured Person) was assigned duty at Kalapani Pumphouse, Tailing Pond.
IP was locking the operator room after completing his B shift duty. While getting down from the
operator room, his right leg got twisted on the first step of the stair. He was taken to Tata Central
Hospital West Bokaro, where his X-ray report revealed fracture in his right leg ankle.

Risk Type : Blue Risk (C3, L3)

Last date of Incident (LTI) of department : 24.05.2023
Incident (LTI) free days : 234 Days
Under camera surveillance : No

Photograph of the incident site:

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Preliminary Findings:
1. The absence of a landing platform made it unergonomic and unsafe to turn around properly,
while standing on the staircase after latching the gate.
2. Handrails on both sides of the staircase were missing.
3. Illumination of the site was found sufficient.

Immediate actions taken:

1. IP was taken to Tata Central Hospital for treatment.
2. Incident was communicated to all concerned.
3. PIR (IN00181819) was logged in Ensafe for further investigation.

Recommendations:
1. The gate/entrance/approach to any facility should be supported with a landing platform of
dimensions at least 1000mm*1000mm in front of it, when approached through a staircase.
2. The staircase, attached to the landing platform, should be made perpendicular to the direction
of approach of the gate with standard handrails. The latching of the gate should not be done
towards the staircase side.
Health & Safety Safety Alert Orange Stripe: 99/FY-24

Bearing Division, Tata Steel

Incident : LTI of a company employee

Date of Incident : 25-01-2024 Time: 07:20 AM
Department : Bearing Operation
Section : Assembly
Location : Auto Ball Fill machine
Injury : Cut injury to the right index finger

What happened:
On January 25, 2024, IP (Injured Person) was engaged in the auto ball fill machine. During the
process, there was a ball filled bearing coming back along with the jaw of the vice unit. In order to
remove that bearing, IP used bare hands on the machine in the running condition (instead of
stopping the machine and using appropriate tools to do so). Due to the forward motion of the jaw,
his finger got pressed against the machine edge, and he sustained a cut injury to his right index
finger. IP was taken to the first aid centre and then, sent to Spandan Hospital, Medinapore for further
treatment.

Risk Type : Blue Risk (C3, L3)

Last date of Incident (LTI) of department : 11-11-2022
Incident (LTI) free days : 444 Days
Under camera surveillance : Yes

Photograph of the incident site:

Location of the incident

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Preliminary Findings:
1. Machine was in motion during the time of the incident.
2. Tackle for removing the bearing from that workstation was available.
3. Sufficient illumination was available at workstation.
4. SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) was not followed.

Immediate actions taken:

1. Immediately, IP was taken to the first aid centre.

2. Incident was communicated to all concerned.
3. PIR (IN00182769) was logged in Ensafe for further investigation.

Recommendations:
1. One must use appropriate tool while working on the moving machinery and positively isolate
the energy sources before starting the job.
2. Standard Operating Procedure should be revised, and training on the revised version
should be provided to all employees.
Health & Safety Safety Alert Orange Stripe: 100/FY-24

Engineering & Projects, Tata Steel Kalinganagar

Incident : LTI of a contractor employee

Date of Incident : 27-01-2024 Time: 11:30 AM
Department : Civil Construction, TSK
Location : Sewage Water Pump Station (SWPS New E&P Office)
Injury : Fracture in the right-hand wrist

What happened:
On January 27, 2024, IP (Injured Person) along with his co-worker, was involved in a concrete debris
cleaning job at SWPS 29 pit. One person inside the pit was gathering all the debris in a bucket, while
the IP was positioned on the top of the pit slab to lift the debris bucket using a rope. Suddenly, he
lost his balance and fell into approximately 5-meter-deep pit. IP was taken to the Occupational Health
Centre. Later, he was referred to Tata Medica Hospital, where X -ray revealed a fracture in his right
hand near the wrist.

Risk Type : Red Risk (C3, L4)

Name of the vendor : M/S Basudev Construction
Current Star Rating of the vendor : 3 Star
Last date of incident (LTI) of the vendor : 27-07-2023
Contractor employee’s Competency : Helper
Skill Certification : Yes
Proficiency (Platinum/Gold/Silver) : Silver
Last date of incident (LTI) of the department : 27-07-2023
Incident (LTI) free days of the department : 183 days
Under camera surveillance : No
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Photograph of the incident site:

Preliminary Findings:
1. Work permit was taken for the job.
2. SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) was available for the job.

Immediate actions taken:

1. IP was taken to first aid centre, later he was referred to Tata Medica Hospital for further
treatment.
2. Incident was communicated to all concerned.
3. PIR (IN00182913) was logged in Ensafe for further investigation.

Recommendations:
1. Temporary barricading around the pit and, proper arrangement for extracting the debris
during such activities should be explored.
2. Unwanted openings should be inspected and covered at any location.