Neyveli Lignite Corporation shuts down Unit VII of TPS-I at Neyveli

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Last Updated : May 21 2014 | 12:06 AM IST

Due to industrial accident

Neyveli Lignite Corporation announced that an industrial accident occurred on 20 May 2014 in TPS-I at Neyveli wherein the High Pressure Heater No.8 of Unit-VII (Capacity - 100 MW) got damaged and dislocated, resulting in injuries to six persons including death of one Executive.

The Unit has been shut down immediately and a Committee has been constituted to analyze the cause of the accident and suggest measures to bring back the Unit into operation.

The operation of the Unit will be resumed after carrying out the repairs. All other running units of TPS-I are in operation.

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First Published: May 20 2014 | 4:35 PM IST

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