An 18-year-old goldsmith tragically lost his life, and another sustained injuries, after a 250-kilogram jewellery rolling mill machine toppled in a workshop located in Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai.
The incident, which occurred late on Sunday night, has prompted legal action against the workshop owner and others, raising questions about safety practices in jewellery workshops.
Incident Details
The deceased, identified as Anupam Tapan Ghosh, and the injured, Soumya Roy, were among nine workers employed in the worwhere the heavy machine, used for wire-cutting and placed centrally in the workshop, became dislodged during the incident.
Police stated that two workers, accidentally knocked the machine over while playing. At the time, Ghosh and Roy were sleeping on the floor near the machine. Ghosh sustained a fatal head injury, while Roy suffered injuries to his hand. They were taken to GT Hospital, where Ghosh was pronounced dead on arrival.
A police official stated, “The owner of the workshop has been booked as he did not provide safe or secure accommodation for the goldsmiths apart from the workshop. Additionally, he did not ensure that the machine was placed safely in the workshop.”
Industry Implications
This incident raises concerns about worker safety in jewellery workshops, particularly in dense manufacturing areas like Zaveri Bazaar. Many artisans employed in such facilities often work and live on-site, which highlights the need for better safety standards and proper accommodation.
