Arvind Mishra, Balodabazar. Collector Deepak Soni has taken serious cognizance of the frequent accidents and deaths in the cement plants established in the district. On the instructions of the collector, investigation action was taken in Shri Cement Khapardih, Nuvoco Vistas Cement Sona Dih and Nuvista Cement Plant Risda, in which the investigation committee found huge irregularities in other arrangements including security in the plants. After receiving the investigation reports, the collector has issued notices to all three companies.
Let us tell you, a joint team of officers has been formed by the Department of Labor, Industrial Health and Safety, District Transport, District Trade and Industry Center and Mineral Department to investigate the companies with the aim of reducing the frequent accidents in the industrial companies established in the district and providing a safe environment to the workers. In the investigation of the joint team on August 30, huge irregularities have been found in the cement plants Nuvoco Vistas Sonadih, New Vista Risda and Shri Cement Khapardih, after which show cause notices have been issued to all the three plants and instructions have also been given to improve the working system.
Investigation into Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited, Sonadih Cement Plant was inspected. During the inspection, instructions were given to ensure 100% compliance of rules and remove deficiencies. Action was asked to be taken as per rules regarding registration in Labour Welfare Board, building and other construction, salary payment. Assistant Director, Industrial Health and Safety issued a show cause notice after finding violations under the Factory Act 1948 and CG Factory Rules 1962. The District Transport Officer conducted an investigation regarding overloading, valid license, safe transportation. The District Trade and Industry Center directed to submit a report regarding local employment and government and private land allotment, land acquisition and its utilization, lease etc. under the Industrial Policy. Deputy Director Minerals issued a show cause notice after finding violations under the Mines and Minerals Act 1957 in M/s Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited, Sonadih.
Investigation action at factory M/s New Vista Limited
The factory M/s New Vista Limited, Risda was asked to take action as per rules in respect of registration with Labour Welfare Board, building and other construction, salary payment. Assistant Director, Industrial Health and Safety issued a show cause notice after finding violations under the Factory Act 1948 and CG Factory Rules 1962. The District Transport Officer conducted an investigation regarding overloading, valid license, safe transportation. The District Trade and Industry Center directed to submit a report regarding local employment and government and private land allotment, land acquisition and its utilization, lease etc. under the industrial policy. Deputy Director Minerals issued a show cause notice after finding violations under the Mines and Minerals Act 1957 in M/s Nu Vista Limited, Risda.
Investigation action in factory M/s Shri Cement Plant
The factory M/s Shri Cement Plant, Khaparadih was asked to take action as per rules in respect of registration in Labour Welfare Board, building and other construction, salary payment. Assistant Director, Industrial Health and Safety issued a show cause notice after finding violations under the Factory Act 1948 and CG Factory Rules 1962. The District Transport Officer conducted an investigation regarding overloading, valid license, safe transportation. The District Trade and Industry Center directed to submit a report regarding local employment and government and private land allotment, land acquisition and its utilization, lease etc. under the industrial policy. Deputy Director Minerals issued a show cause notice after finding violations under the Mines and Minerals Act 1957 in M/s Shri Raipur Cement Plant, Khaparadih.
During the inspection, Assistant Director, Industrial Health and Safety Manish Kunjam, District Transport Officer Alok Dewangan, Labor Officer Suraj Kumar, District Mineral Officer Kundan Banjare and Industry and Trade General Manager Lewis Lakra along with other officers and employees were present.