A 47-year-old woman worker died after heavy iron bars fell on her at a private company premises in Hadapsar Industrial Estate, prompting police to register a case against a crane operator and a labour contractor for alleged negligence.
According to the Wanowrie Police, the incident occurred on February 18 when the deceased, identified as Vaishali Bhosale, a resident of Hadapsar, was working on the company premises.
Worn-out slings snapped mid-lift
Police said the crane operator was shifting heavy iron bars using worn-out ropes and webbing slings. After the crane lifted the load to a certain height, the weakened slings allegedly snapped.
The iron bars fell directly on Bhosale’s head and shoulder, causing severe injuries. She was immediately rushed to hospital but succumbed to her injuries during treatment.
Case registered for alleged negligence
Investigators stated that preliminary findings suggest lapses in workplace safety measures. The use of damaged lifting equipment is suspected to have led to the fatal accident.
Based on the findings, Wanowrie police have registered a case against the crane operator and the labour contractor for allegedly failing to ensure worker safety.
Further investigation is underway to determine whether mandatory safety checks and compliance norms were followed at the site.
The incident has once again raised concerns over industrial safety standards and the importance of proper maintenance of heavy machinery to prevent avoidable workplace tragedies.