Fire at Oil India Ltd Facility in Assam Results in One Fatality and Six Injuries

A fire broke out at Oil India Ltd’s Intermediate Tank Farm located in Tengakhat, within Assam's Dibrugarh district, on Friday morning. The incident resulted in the death of one worker and injuries to six others, according to an official statement issued by the public sector undertaking.

The fire erupted at approximately 9.05 am while maintenance work was underway at the facility. Oil India Ltd stated that its internal fire service personnel were mobilised immediately, and the blaze has since been brought under control.

The individual who died in the incident has been identified as Raju Dutta. The deceased person and the six injured workers were employees of Spectron Engineers Private Limited, a Mumbai-based contractor firm engaged by Oil India Ltd.

The six injured individuals sustained burn injuries during the incident. They have been admitted to the Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh, as well as the OIL Hospital, for medical treatment. Oil India Ltd has formally expressed its condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased worker.

"This tragic incident at the Oil India Ltd facility underscores the critical importance of stringent safety protocols, particularly during maintenance operations involving heavy industrial infrastructure. For businesses and public sector undertakings alike, worker safety and contractor accountability must remain top operational priorities. Incidents of this nature highlight the severe risks inherent in heavy engineering environments and emphasize the need for continuous safety audits to protect workforce lives on the ground." — Dr. Shishir Gupta, Founder & CEO, StartupLanes